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.

given his all

past, she would have been insanely jealous, but now, she just

thought we would get married

own ideas. She didn't want to listen to me and felt I was trying to control her

wrong, and neither was

personality, and having lost her father at a young age,

from her interactions

had a huge argument. I was so angry I didn't know what I was saying. I was driven mad by

would scare Phoebe, but that one time, Theodore seized the opportunity. Our twenty-something

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

bleak smile.

fell silent, drinking one glass after another until he was completely

waiter approached. "Miss Reynolds,

get him back to the hotel. He's had too much to drink, and I can't

waiter said, "Mr. Vanderbilt had previously booked a suite at our

"Yes."

waiter support Edward down the steps. The drunk man was so heavy that they almost tumbled

Madison was sweating profusely. She took out a wad of cash

and respectfully left the

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

Phoebe doesn't love you. Let me love you,

Madison panicked and was about to stand up when a warm hand

the

with Edward pressing down on her. The

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

"Phoebe, I love you!"

had longed for