Forbidden Passion

Chapter 422 When You Cry, You Don't Look Like Her Anymore

Theodore glanced at Patrick and said, "If I knew where she was, would I be waiting here like an idiot?"

Realizing Phoebe was missing, he immediately sent people to look for her.

That morning, after leaving with the cat, Phoebe called a Uber to Cindy's house.

Then she vanished. Days went by, and her phone stayed off. Theodore checked; she hadn't left the country.

Before Phoebe disappeared, only Cindy had seen her and knew where she was.

Seeing Theodore's serious look, Patrick laughed and said, "Your wife's missing, and you come to Cindy's house to wait. No wonder she's mad enough to want to chop you up."

Theodore replied, "I can wait. If you don't want me here, ask her where Phoebe went. Once I get an answer, I'll leave."

"You're something else," Patrick said, glaring. After a moment, he gave in. "Fine, I'll ask."

Patrick walked to the bedroom door, which was locked. He knocked and said, "Cindy, open up. Let me in."

In the living room, Theodore heard Patrick's humble tone and felt oddly satisfied. He thought, 'No matter how tough they are outside, they turn into kittens in front of the women they love.'

A thud sounded, followed by Cindy's haughty voice, "Get lost. I won't tell him. Isn't he supposed to be so capable? Let him find her himself."

Patrick touched his nose and coughed to hide his embarrassment. He called, "Cindy."

Silence from the bedroom.

stood there for two minutes, then shrugged at Theodore. "She won't say. You should go. I'll call you if I find

starved her for days, she'd never reveal where Phoebe was. He stood up and

Patrick was speechless.

him, he patted his shoulder and said, "I'm waiting for good news. Don't

but seeing the red veins

asked, "Is it

met his gaze but said nothing,

gone, Patrick knocked on the bedroom door again. "Cindy, Theodore's gone. Come

opened. Patrick slipped in and grabbed

and Cindy's waist felt a burning sensation. She instinctively wanted to

it was

throat. He held Cindy firmly and whispered in her ear, his voice deep

like this. He was gentle and refined, never using violence against women, as long

eyes. Even with Patrick's hand around her throat, she wasn't scared. Instead, she dared to tempt fate with reckless bravery.

his grip, a flash of anger in his eyes. "Don't

how miserable Phoebe looked when I saw her? She

to Patrick's hand. Tears streamed down her face. "Just like where you're gripping now. Go

tears carrying an intense allure. "Aren't you good brothers? Even your habit of choking women is the same. Come on, choke

at Cindy, her face wet with tears that stung

lowered his head and gently kissed away her tears, whispering, "Cindy, don't cry. When

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