Forbidden Passion

Chapter 269 Will You Divorce Me?

A tremor ran through Phoebe's heart, not stirred by any profound sentiment in his words, but rather by the simple phrase, "You are my wife," which seemed to have etched itself onto her soul. "If I were really violated, would you divorce me?" Phoebe asked.

Theodore's lips tightened, the mere thought of Phoebe being harmed was unthinkable, a scenario that could potentially drive him to the brink of madness."No, such a reality will never exist," he declared.

Phoebe closed her eyes, comprehending the gravity of his words. How could he ever accept such a fate, when he held her purity in such high esteem? She shifted her gaze, "I'm a bit hungry. Could you fetch me something to eat?" "Sure." Theodore replied, releasing her and rising to his feet. He moved towards the door, pausing at the threshold to cast a lingering glance back at her. "Phoebe, it's all in the past. Don't dwell on it.""Okay."

The room returned to its tranquil state once he departed. Phoebe lifted the blanket, slid out of bed, slipped on her slippers, and made her way to the bathroom.

instantly reflecting her image. She hardly recognized herself! Her cheeks were flushed, marred by bruises that bore testimony to her

to touch the scab at the corner of her mouth, her gaze shadowed with darkness."Phoebe?" John's voice echoed from beyond the door. Phoebe lowered her arm. She had intended to call him, but his arrival was unexpectedly prompt. She glanced at her swollen reflection one last

the center of the room, his heart aching at the sight of her battered and bruised face."Phoebe, why are you up?" he asked as she approached. She had never appeared so disheveled before. She mustered a weak smile, "Do I

"Phoebe, I'm sorry. If I hadn't let you go ahead,

long, she was exhausted. She wandered over to the window, gazing down at the garden below."John, it's not your fault. Don't blame yourself," she reassured him. If someone was determined to harm

over the past two days, the sight was still shocking. He gritted his teeth, "Phoebe, Tompson is now incapacitated.

full five minutes. Later, Tompson was rushed to the hospital by his assistant. It's said