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

been insanely jealous, but

aligned perfectly-the right time, place, and people. I even thought we would get married after graduation because

to listen to me and felt I was trying to control her life. I just

wrong, and neither was

her father at a young age, she would never allow anyone to dictate her

was evident from her

a huge argument. I was so angry I

the opportunity. Our twenty-something years of relationship were destroyed just like

back.

bleak

then fell silent, drinking one glass after another until he was completely drunk. Madison put down her

hand, and a waiter approached. "Miss Reynolds, is there anything

him back to the hotel. He's had too much to drink, and I can't support him alone." Madison hadn't

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

"Yes."

steps. The drunk man was so heavy that they almost tumbled down

back to the hotel suite. Madison was sweating profusely. She took out a wad of cash from her bag and

her and

neck and looked at Edward lying on the bed. She slowly walked

doesn't love you. Let

suddenly opened them. Madison panicked and was about to stand up when

the world

pressing

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

"Phoebe, I love you!"

away, but she had longed for this