Forbidden Passion
Chapter 433 Three People Are Too Crowded

Phoebe pressed one hand on her neck while trying to pry Vanessa's fingers off the window frame with the other. Vanessa clung on for dear life.

Phoebe's strength was overwhelming, nearly breaking Vanessa's fingers. Vanessa could hear the bones creaking. Desperate, she screamed, "Ruby, help me!" Ruby rushed in, flinging the door open.

The cold air hit her face, and she saw Phoebe pinning Vanessa against the open window ledge.

Most of Vanessa's body was already hanging out. If she hadn't been gripping the window frame, she would've fallen.

Ruby's heart skipped a beat, and she ran towards the window.

Phoebe looked over coldly, her voice icy, "Stop!"

Ruby froze at Phoebe's voice. She raised her hands in surrender, trying to stay calm. "Phoebe, let Vanessa down. Committing murder is against the law."

Phoebe ignored her, turning back to the wailing Vanessa. She smiled coldly, "You love taking my things. I want death right now. Why don't you fight me for it?"

Vanessa leaned forward more, screaming in terror, "Phoebe, if you let go, I won't forgive you, even as a ghost."

Ruby, paralyzed with fear, pleaded, "Phoebe, think about Evelyn and Donovan. If you become a murderer, how will they live? Let her down, and I promise she won't bother you again." Phoebe frowned, considering for a moment before rejecting Ruby's suggestion. "No, it's better if she dies."

Ruby noticed Phoebe's lost and hollow gaze, filling her with dread.

Ruby continued, "Phoebe, what about Theodore? Don't you care about him? If you become a murderer, how will he cope?"

A flicker of emotion appeared in Phoebe's eyes but quickly faded. "He's a bad person. I want him to suffer and be denied what he wants."

Theodore arrived at the hospital room door, witnessing the scene.

He didn't dare make a sound, fearing it would startle Phoebe.

Phoebe saw Theodore, who stood at the door, the cold wind lifting his coat, looking distant and handsome.

She gave Theodore a confused smile. "You're here. Do you like the surprise I have for you?"

Theodore suppressed his panic and slowly walked into the room. "Phoebe, be good. Don't let go. I'm coming over. I'll die with you!"

Phoebe shook her head. "You're a liar. I don't believe you!"

"I promise." Theodore raised his hand. "Phoebe, three people are too many. How about just the two of us? Let her go, and I'll go with you. Don't you want me to be denied what I want? If I die, I'll be separated from her by life and death. Isn't that being denied?"

Phoebe hesitated, confused by Theodore's twisted logic.

By the time she realized it, Theodore had already moved closer.

Phoebe was startled, her grip loosening. Vanessa slid out the window. The sensation of falling made her want to scream, but she fainted before she could.

Theodore grabbed Vanessa's arm and pulled her back in. She collapsed weakly to the floor.

Ruby saw Vanessa being pulled back and collapsed to the ground herself. One more second, and Vanessa would have been a splatter on the pavement.

Theodore didn't have time to check on Vanessa. He turned and hugged Phoebe, then closed the window.

He held her close. She was cold and trembling, clearly still scared.

Theodore gently patted her back, comforting her, "It's okay. Be good. Don't be afraid. It's okay."

Phoebe's shoulders initially trembled slightly, but then the shaking grew more intense. Theodore thought she was crying and was about to comfort her when he heard her uncontrollable laughter. He pushed her slightly away, looking at her face in shock.

Phoebe was indeed laughing, with no trace of fear on her face.

His heart tightened. "You!"

Phoebe pushed Theodore away, stepping back several paces. She stared coldly at him, her gaze as sharp and poisonous as a knife, cutting into his heart.

Phoebe crossed her arms and shouted, "Take your darling and get out. If you can't control her and she comes to disturb me again, I promise today was a rehearsal. Next time, you'll be collecting her corpse." "You!" Theodore felt a chill in his heart.

Phoebe had changed, becoming more unhinged. She was fearless, and human life was now a bargaining chip to threaten Theodore.

He believed that if there were a next time, Phoebe would push Vanessa without hesitation. Phoebe didn't care if she killed someone.

Ruby was also terrified by Phoebe's madness. They shouldn't have come to provoke her today. The current Phoebe was no longer the kind and easily bullied woman she once was.

Phoebe turned away, coldly ordering them out, "Get out!"

Theodore gritted his teeth. He wasn't about to leave. He pressed the call button, and soon, a nurse peeked in.

Theodore ordered sternly, "Take Miss Fitzroy back to her room. Don't allow her to step out of this room again!"

A tragedy had almost occurred. Even without Theodore's order, Vanessa wouldn't dare provoke Phoebe again anytime soon.

Ruby got up from the floor, and she and the nurse lifted Vanessa into a wheelchair, pushing it quickly away.

Before they reached the elevator, the fruit basket and flowers they had brought were thrown out of the room, scattering fruit everywhere. Ruby didn't dare make a sound, pushing the wheelchair into the elevator. She feared that if they were a moment late, Phoebe would throw Vanessa and the wheelchair out the window.

The room door closed again. Theodore walked to Phoebe's side as if forgetting her shocking actions earlier. He asked softly, "Are you feeling better?"

Phoebe looked out the window, ignoring Theodore standing beside her.

He seemed used to Phoebe ignoring him these past few days and didn't get angry. He gently took her hand and said, "If you're feeling better, eat something. Don't starve yourself."

Phoebe couldn't stand it anymore. She yanked her hand back, glared at Theodore coldly, and said, "Aren't you going to check on your scared-to-death sweetheart?"

Theodore pretended not to hear. He said, "I bought some cakes from Emerald Oasis Eatery. I remember you love them. Besides, I'll have someone bring some porridge in. It won't taste good if it gets cold." Without waiting for Phoebe to respond, Theodore pressed the call button and asked the nurse to bring in the food he had left at the nurse's station.

Although he knew Phoebe wouldn't harm herself, he didn't dare let her out of his sight for even a second.