Forbidden Passion

Chapter 589 Save Phoebe or Vanessa?

Theodore could hear Phoebe's ragged breathing, and it felt like someone punched him in the gut. He wished he could just teleport to her and get her away from those jerks. "Phoebe, don't freak out. I'm here. You're gonna be fine," Theodore said softly.

Phoebe blinked, sweat dripping down her face. She was totally out of it.

Theodore's voice was so gentle. She'd never heard him talk to her like that before.

Phoebe forced a weak smile. His soft tone gave her a bit of courage, making her want to spill her guts about her feelings for him, no matter what.

"Theodore, there's something I've been keeping to myself for ages. I wasn't gonna tell you, but now I'm scared..."

Phoebe's voice trailed off, and those few seconds felt like forever to Theodore. His heart practically stopped. Then she continued,

"I like you. I've liked you for a really long time. If I die, don't be sad. Look after my mom for me."

Before she could finish, the kidnapper snatched the phone away.

"Mr. Reynolds, have you decided who you want to save? Your devoted wife or your first love? I'll give you five minutes to think about it."

And with that, the kidnapper hung up.

The busy signal snapped Theodore back to reality. What did Phoebe just say? She liked him, and had for a long time.

Theodore was floored and full of regret. How had he missed that Phoebe liked him? How deep had she buried those feelings?

with Phoebe right now and tell her how much he loved

kidnapper must be

million bucks into

a bad dream. Now, he was back to being the unstoppable man. Lawton nodded and was about to

Check on Bishop's whereabouts. I have a hunch he's

eyes widened with realization. "Got it. I'll get someone on it right away and try

hurried to the door, but just as he reached it, he saw James pushing the

her eyes full of hope. Her

suddenly realized he hadn't thought about Vanessa at all in the past few

to the hospital." Sophia shook her head stubbornly. "I'm not going back. I'm

down Sophia's wrinkled face as she clutched Theodore's hand. "Theodore, I'm begging you. I only have one daughter, and I don't have much time left. If we both die, how will James survive alone?" Theodore's hand gripped the wheelchair's armrest, his brown eyes dark and unreadable.

to

ransom. Once we have it, I'll get Vanessa out. But right now, I need to save Phoebe first," Theodore said, trying to comfort her. "Theodore," Sophia's hand shook as she clutched his, "please save Vanessa. I can't bear the thought of losing

a few hours," Theodore's

by the time he paid the ransom, he could nab the kidnappers and make them spill where

weathered face. For those ruthless kidnappers, a few hours were enough to kill someone. She couldn't afford to

my daughter. I can't just watch her fall into the hands of those heartless kidnappers. I'm begging you, please save Vanessa," Sophia pleaded.

Theodore quickly went to help

also knelt down, his aged face full of tears. "Theodore, please, save

at them, Theodore felt a deep sense of

away Theodore's hand, making it clear that