Forbidden Passion

Chapter 784 Phoebe, I Love You

The night breeze brushed against their faces, and the lights on the crystal platform were all turned off. The surroundings were dim, with only the distant streetlights casting a faint glow.

Madison poured two glasses of wine and handed one to Edward.

"Let's drink away our sorrows, Edward. Here's to you," Madison said, raising her glass and clinking it against his, producing a crisp sound.

Madison tilted her head back and finished her drink. Seeing Edward sitting still, she looked out at the river in the distance. "Edward, why do you like Phoebe?"

Edward looked at the desolate scene below. Earlier, when he had led Phoebe onto the stage, he had been so full of confidence. Now, he felt desolate and forlorn.

His public proposal was actually a way to pressure Phoebe.

He knew Phoebe was kind-hearted and wouldn't want to see him become a

laughingstock, but he had underestimated her resolve.

Phoebe had given him a hug but refused to let him into her future.

"Is love with a reason still love?" Edward took a sip of his drink. The surroundings were quiet, with only the distant sound of the river lapping against the shore.

Madison was at a loss for words.

"Phoebe and I have known each other since the day we were born. Later, we lived under the same roof, spending every day together. I thought I saw Phoebe as a sister until puberty hit. My eyes would often linger on her, and no matter what she did, I found it adorable."

Madison poured herself another glass of wine and took a sip, grimacing at the bitterness.

Edward seemed oblivious. "At first, we were in the same class, but later we were separated. I would often lean on the classroom railing, searching for Phoebe. Seeing her appear in my sight made me feel happy and content."

Madison could imagine what a lovestruck Edward looked like because his eyes were glowing as he recounted these memories.

his all to

she would have been insanely jealous, but

even thought we would get married after graduation

I was trying to control her life. I just

wrong, and neither

her father at a young age, she

evident from her interactions with

was so angry I didn't know

thought breaking up would scare Phoebe, but that one time, Theodore seized the opportunity. Our twenty-something years of relationship were destroyed just like that. Do you think

for a moment, then gently patted his back. "Edward,

a bleak

another until he

approached. "Miss Reynolds, is

He's had too much to drink, and I can't support him alone." Madison hadn't drunk much herself; she had been

said, "Mr. Vanderbilt had previously booked a suite at our hotel. Shall we go

"Yes."

and stood up, helping the waiter support Edward down the steps. The drunk man was so heavy

sweating profusely. She took out a wad of cash from her bag

waiter thanked her and respectfully left the

She slowly walked over, placing her hands on either side of him,

love you. Let me love you,

had his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. Madison panicked and was about to stand

next second, the world

body sank into the soft bed, with Edward pressing down on her. The scent of wine

her, his drunken eyes seemingly looking through Madison at someone else. After a moment, he murmured and leaned

"Phoebe, I love you!"

to push him away, but she had longed for this moment. Even if she was