Forbidden Passion

Chapter 423 Edward, Don't Let Me Down

Phoebe had been missing for a week, and despite Theodore's exhaustive efforts, he couldn't find her. She either hid well or something bad happened, and Theodore feared the worst. Ruby was worried Vanessa might have already found someone to harm Phoebe.

"If I could predict the future, I would've had someone waiting to kill her the moment she was alone," Vanessa said, wiping her neck.

That day in the hospital lobby, she deliberately provoked Phoebe. If Phoebe had stayed indifferent despite losing the company and the engagement ring, Vanessa would've respected her toughness. But Phoebe had desires and cared about things, proving she wasn't invincible.

Ruby quietly sighed in relief.

"Vanessa, don't do anything rash. We live in a society with laws, and murder is illegal," Ruby advised. "We don't need to stress over Phoebe."

Vanessa glanced at her and asked, "Ruby, what's up with you lately? Didn't you used to wish Phoebe would disappear?"

Ruby was taken aback, worried Vanessa might notice something. She said, "Yes, I do wish she'd disappear, but I don't want you to ruin your future over her."

Vanessa squinted at Ruby for a long time until Ruby felt uncomfortable. Then, she looked away and said, "Of course, I won't. Even though I want Phoebe dead, I wouldn't do it myself." 'Who wouldn't use someone else's hand to kill?'

Ruby's heart, which had settled, was on edge again. She called, "Vanessa."

"Look at you, so scared your face is pale. I'm joking. Don't worry. I don't hate her enough to want her dead," Vanessa said, waving her hand.

Ruby felt uneasy. Ever since their falling out and reconciliation, Vanessa had become harder to read, more unpredictable.

and with Theodore visiting, she said, "Take me out for a walk. Staying in the ward every day is driving me crazy." Theodore nodded, brought a down jacket for Taylor, zipped it up, and wrapped a scarf around her before

"When did you become so considerate? By the way, where's Phoebe? Has she been

lips together and pushed the wheelchair

answer. She turned to see Theodore's cold expression and frowned, "Did you

"Mom, Phoebe is

Taylor was shocked. "When

hoarse, "It's been several days. No one

ached, and she quickly comforted Theodore, "Theodore, don't worry. She might have gone out to clear her mind. Once she figures things out, she'll come

decisively without contacting anyone, making it clear she didn't want him to

while, she found her voice, "How could that be? She's your wife. If she doesn't come back, where else would she go? Don't talk nonsense." Theodore couldn't answer. He had no idea where Phoebe would go. In over three years of marriage, he realized he never truly

friends, but beyond that, he was clueless

go?" Theodore's voice trembled,

Don't worry." Taylor racked her brain, but Phoebe had always kept to

on the periphery, never really integrating, as if always

herself; she would just quietly

remembered Phoebe mentioning her childhood

remember now. She said that during summer vacations, Evelyn would send her to her grandparents' house. After her grandparents passed away, she never went back. Do you think she might have gone there?" Taylor asked. Theodore's eyes lit up. "I know where

Theodore leaning in to hug her. He said, "Mom, thank you. I'll

hug, Theodore had already let go, leaving her