Forbidden Passion

Chapter 428 What Do You Really Want

Phoebe opened her eyes to a blinding white ceiling, feeling disoriented. "Am I dead? Why is hell so bright?" she thought.

Her throat burned, and her chest ached as her senses returned. Pain spread through her bones like vines, suffocating her and squeezing her lungs.

She closed her eyes and smirked. She wasn't dead, but living felt worse. 'What did I do to deserve this?' she wondered.

Suddenly, warmth enveloped her hand. Her eyelashes fluttered as a familiar grip held her palm. She turned her head, feeling numb.

Phoebe didn't have the strength to look at Theodore. He sensed her resistance but didn't care. As long as she was awake and safe, he was satisfied. "Phoebe, you're awake," Theodore said.

Her eyelashes trembled. She wanted to pull her hand away, but he held on tighter. She wanted to tell him she was like sand slipping through his fingers, but she couldn't muster the strength. Theodore felt her resistance and held on tighter. "I've called an ambulance. We're going back to Kedora for treatment. Don't think you can escape. Even if you die, I'll bring you back from hell." He finally let go and left to arrange their return. Phoebe listened to his footsteps fade and took a few heavy breaths.

After a while, she forced herself to sit up. Pain flared under her ribs, and her vision darkened. She yanked out the IV needle, and blood spurted from the puncture site.

way, and she collapsed. The door opened, and hurried footsteps approached. A strong arm

up gently and placed her back on the bed.

he spat out, "Fine, destroy yourself. But know this: your family will suffer because of you.

said coldly, standing up. "Don't pull that

and nurses rushed in, checking on Phoebe and reinserting the IV. She watched them silently, finding it

her life a living

fell silent. Phoebe vaguely heard voices outside but soon,

ceiling until her eyes ached. When

her tightly closed eyes and

little, then we'll go back to Kedora." Phoebe's eyes snapped open, filled with hatred. "I'm

Ollie. "Phoebe, don't be difficult.

turned her head away. Theodore had taken everything from her, leaving her confined. She might as well be dead. She

stubborn profile. After a while, a young nurse knocked

porridge, glanced at Phoebe, and