Forbidden Passion

Chapter 382 Love Is Hard to Express

Patrick was mid-sentence when the call cut off. He stared at the phone, cursing under his breath.

He knew Theodore's weak spots well by now.

Within their social circle, marriage and divorce were prevalent occurrences, yet Theodore, the most esteemed individual in the town, viewed divorce as unacceptable. Anyone who brought up divorce with Theodore faced his fury.

Patrick took a deep breath and called again. This time, Theodore picked up quickly, his voice icy. "Did she send you to talk me into a divorce?"

Patrick was shocked. "No, I just hate seeing you both so miserable. Why stay together if it's that bad?"

"Theodore, are you out of your mind?" Patrick snapped. "Is Phoebe really worth it? Are you that desperate for love?"

Theodore's laugh was rough and bitter. "Yeah, I'm nuts. I know she doesn't love me, but I still give her my heart."

Patrick clenched his teeth.

"Patrick, how many guys are as great as me in this country? Can she be wrong for not liking me?" Theodore's voice was heavy with sorrow.

Patrick had never witnessed Theodore in this state before. He felt a twinge of empathy. "Let's grab a drink. I'll be by your side until we're both completely intoxicated." Theodore said, "One pity party is enough. She won't care."

Patrick stayed calm, thinking Theodore deserved some pity after the breakup. "Even if you get drunk, I won't call her to pick you up. Trust me!"

There was a pause, then the call ended.

Patrick was pissed. Who was heartbroken and needed a drink? Why was he the one acting like a fool?

later, Theodore texted him the address of a

same, whether you're

to the

his mask. "What's going on with

wasn't drinking as fast as before. He gave a bitter smile. "I

Patrick was speechless.

poured himself a drink, downed it, and slammed the glass

"I don't think

laughed in anger. "You've never confessed, so what are you heartbroken about? Do I need to

Theodore hadn't slept with Phoebe and gotten her pregnant, would they

face darkened. "I haven't forgotten,

because you can't say it, she can't feel your love, and that's why you two

expert, but after years of acting, he'd seen this script before. Whether it's family, friendship, or love, the root cause of estrangement is often a lack of open and honest communication.

least give it a try. Isn't that easier than strangling her?" Patrick said, exasperated. Theodore had been so smart in school, but when it came to Phoebe, he seemed

downed his drink in one gulp and, fueled by the alcohol, said, "What if she doesn't like

reason he had never dared

can strangle her again," Patrick

him a haunting look. Patrick sneered. "Don't blame me for being harsh. Who left those marks on her neck? Seriously, Theodore, I never thought you had violent tendencies." Theodore lowered his gaze. The bar's dim lighting cast an amber hue on his drink. "When I saw her pained expression as I

as if he

"Maybe seeing her in pain is the only way to alleviate my own pain of unrequited

dangerous thought!" Patrick was horrified. This prolonged, unrequited love had driven Theodore

closed his eyes and downed another drink. "I won't do it again.

his hands had been shaking. The thought that she had almost died at his hands filled him with