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?

few seconds later, Theodore texted him the address

whether you're a big shot

plans and rushed to the bar. Theodore

walked over and took off his mask. "What's going on with you

as before. He gave a

Patrick was speechless.

it, and slammed the glass

"I don't think

so?" Patrick almost laughed in anger. "You've never confessed, so what are

gotten her pregnant, would they even

face darkened. "I haven't forgotten, so

feel your love, and that's why

it's family, friendship, or love, the root cause of estrangement is often a lack of open

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

in one gulp and, fueled by the

real reason he had never

can strangle

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

at Theodore differently now, as if he were looking

in pain is the only way to alleviate my own pain of

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

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

shaking. The thought that she had almost