Forbidden Passion

Chapter 459 I Will Always Be With You

Phoebe didn't get why Theodore would visit a church so late at night.

The church sat on a hillside, usually peaceful and serene. But in winter, the bare branches made it look bleak.

Contrary to Phoebe's expectations, the place was packed, busier than a tourist spot.

The church was a grand, majestic attraction, looking solemn and dignified at night.

Phoebe didn't believe in religion, but since she was there, she followed Theodore inside the church, feeling a hint of respect.

Tourists were everywhere, and she occasionally saw familiar faces. They'd just nod and move on.

The dim lights added mystery to the deities in the church, who looked down compassionately.

As Phoebe emerged from the hall after her prayers, she turned to find Theodore still inside, deep in prayer, his features reflecting a rare vulnerability. Her eyes widened in disbelief.

Theodore, known for his strong belief in self-determination and control, was now kneeling and earnestly seeking solace in prayer.

"Want a fortune-telling?" a cold, ethereal voice asked from behind. Phoebe turned to see a woman standing there.

The woman had a black veil over her face, her eyes eerie and mysterious.

Phoebe shook her head. "No, thanks."

had always told her that the more you tried to know your fate, the more it slipped away.

here to help you. Don't be afraid," the woman said, her eyes cold. "I see a child behind

behind her but saw only bare branches and fallen leaves. She broke out in a

right? If it keeps following you, you won't

been skeptical of the supernatural, but in that moment, her convictions wavered. The woman seemed to possess knowledge about her recent miscarriage and the medical treatments she

lip. "You can really see

people would be terrified knowing an invisible child was following them, but not Phoebe. She

Phoebe wanted to apologize. She hadn't protected

and walked towards

find Phoebe anywhere. He

quickly called her, and her familiar ringtone echoed from a distance. Following the sound, he spotted

you go? It's pitch dark. What if you got

blank. Then, she suddenly stood up and threw herself into his

sharp pain in his chest. He staggered back a few steps, almost falling. Luckily, he steadied himself. Holding Phoebe's soft, fragrant body, Theodore felt a pang of annoyance, only to be softened by the sound of her soft whimper, reminiscent of a kitten's mewl. Phoebe whispered,

"Who did you

his arms made Phoebe relax completely. She burst

been strange for Phoebe. She thought the woman was a fraud until she saw the child in the water-a child who looked like both her and Theodore. She sent him away, hoping he'd have a better life

she went limp, and Theodore could barely hold her up. People around them kept glancing over, and for the first time, Theodore felt self-conscious. He helped Phoebe stand, turned his back to her, and said, "Hop on, I'll carry you

and slowly walked down the

has no connection to you. You don't need to be sad. I'm still here with you," Theodore promised, unable to bear her sorrow. Phoebe sniffled. "Will you always be with

higher. "Yes, I'll