Forbidden Passion

Chapter 653 Blocked a Knife

After dinner, Phoebe dropped Claire off at her place, telling her to hit the sack early and not to go wild just 'cause she had some free time.

Claire waved her hand nonchalantly with her back to Phoebe, letting her words go in one ear and out the other, and walked into the elevator holding the vibrant red roses. Phoebe slid into the back seat and told the driver to get moving.

The streets were lit up like a Christmas tree, shadows dancing on her face. Phoebe covered her eyes with her hand and tried to catch some shut-eye. She felt tired to the bone.

No clue how long it had been, but the car finally stopped, and Guadalupe's voice came from the front, "Ms. Ziegler, Mr. Vanderbilt's car is up ahead." Phoebe opened her eyes and saw Edward leaning against his car. Her headache got worse. She took a deep breath, pushed the door open, and got out. Edward stayed put, leaning against the car, turning his head to look at her. The dim streetlight gave his face a soft glow.

Phoebe stood in front of him, tilting her head up a bit, "When did you get here? Why didn't you call me?"

"Just passing by, it's late, didn't wanna bug you," Edward looked down at her, his eyes all soft and loving.

Phoebe got what Edward was hinting at right away. It made her feel even more weighed down than if he'd just come to see her. She said, "Wanna come up for a bit?" "No, just seeing you is enough for me," Edward's voice paused, but his eyes stayed glued to her face, "You look beat, go get some rest."

Phoebe stood there with Edward for a bit. She was in high heels, and her feet were starting to go numb. She shifted her weight, and Edward noticed, a gentle smile in his eyes.

"Go on up, don't just stand here like a dummy with me."

Phoebe smiled a little, "Yeah, it is kinda dumb, I'll head up."

"Okay." Edward raised his hand and waved at her. Phoebe grabbed her bag from Guadalupe, turned, and walked into the complex. Her figure slowly faded into the night.

Edward pulled his gaze back and waved at Guadalupe. Guadalupe quickly walked up to him, looking all humble, "Mr. Vanderbilt."

been these past few days, and

hear and reported respectfully, "Ms. Ziegler went to Eternal Love

Love Hospital?" Edward

Eternal Love Hospital. Phoebe spent so

at the office yesterday morning. They talked for a bit, and after work, Ms. Ziegler went to Eternal Love Hospital. Judging by

"Is that so? Alright, I'll handle your son's issue. Make

Edward wave him off, and he quickly

and slowly blew out a puff of smoke. He stared at the tall

past two years, he'd made sure to keep tabs on the people around Phoebe, even placing Pamela by her side.

off his cigarette, the glowing tip briefly lighting up his eyes. The usual gentleness was gone, replaced

a bit, Edward tossed the cigarette butt on the ground, stomped it out, and got back

up to Eternal Love Hospital just as visiting hours were about to end and headed straight to the VIP suite. Theodore was propped up against

lugging a few boxes of fancy nutritional supplements.

at Edward, "If I remember right, we're not exactly buddy-buddy enough for you to be visiting me, are

set the supplements on the bedside table and plopped down in a chair, "Of course, Mr. Reynolds, you

need, she already thanked me." Theodore's eyes darkened, his voice dripping

don't clash." Edward crossed his legs all smooth-like, his lowered eyelids hiding a quick flash of malice. When he

screamed territorial

you're very considerate. When's the big wedding? I'll make sure

"Soon, Mr. Reynolds, you'll

blanket. He looked at Edward and said, "Have you convinced your folks? They

parents are pretty open-minded. They've watched Phoebe grow up and