Forbidden Passion

Chapter 423

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.

seen Phoebe at the hospital for days. Feeling a bit better, and with Theodore visiting, she said, "Take me out for a walk. Staying in the ward every day is

become so considerate? By the way, where's Phoebe? Has she been busy? She hasn't visited me

and pushed the wheelchair out the

answer. She turned to see Theodore's cold expression

replied, "Mom,

Taylor was shocked. "When did this

licked his lips, his voice hoarse, "It's been several days. No one can reach her. Mom, I can't find

have gone out to clear her mind. Once she figures things out, she'll come back." Theodore closed his eyes, "She won't

anyone, making it clear she didn't want

where else would she go? Don't talk nonsense." Theodore couldn't answer.

family and close friends, but beyond that, he was clueless about where she'd go when

know where she might go?" Theodore's voice trembled, as if Taylor was

Don't worry." Taylor racked her

the periphery, never really integrating, as if

talked about herself;

remembered Phoebe mentioning

would send her to her grandparents' house. After her grandparents passed away, she never went back. Do

surprise, only to see Theodore leaning in to hug her. He said,

feel the warmth of the hug, Theodore had already let go, leaving

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