Forbidden Passion
Chapter 604 I Love You, Phoebe

Phoebe was coming down the stairs when she caught a bit of what Taylor was saying. She frowned, knowing that if she spilled the beans about who she really was now, divorcing Theodore would be a nightmare. She strolled into the living room.

Taylor lit up when she saw Phoebe and waved her over. "Phoebe, come sit with me. I wanna get a good look at you."

Phoebe plopped down next to Taylor.

Taylor grabbed her hand, giving her the once-over. "You look way better than when you were in the hospital. These past few days must've been rough, huh?" Phoebe looked down and shook her head slightly. "Not too bad."

"Are the wounds on your back healed?" Taylor's eyes were full of concern. She'd seen the nurse change Phoebe's bandages in the hospital, and her bloody back was a sight that made anyone's heart ache. "Yeah," Phoebe replied.

"That's good," Taylor sighed with relief. "I was just telling Riley that things have been crazy in the family lately. I wanna throw a party to reveal your identity. Let's see who dares to mess with you then." Phoebe pressed her lips together tightly.

They all knew who was behind the kidnapping, but with Bishop on the run, they had to keep it under wraps.

"Taylor, there's something I need to tell you."

Taylor looked at Phoebe, confused. "What is it?"

Phoebe slowly pulled her hand away from Taylor's. She looked up, meeting Taylor's eyes, and spoke clearly. "Theodore probably hasn't told you, but ever since my last miscarriage, I can't have kids. I can't give the Reynolds family an heir. Taylor, please agree to my divorce from him."

Taylor's fingers trembled as she stared at Phoebe in disbelief. "What do you mean?"

"Half a year ago, I went to the hospital for a follow-up. The doctor told me I would never have my own children again." Phoebe's face was calm and indifferent, like she was talking about the weather.

Taylor shot up from the sofa, shocked. Phoebe couldn't have kids.

This thought kept spinning in Taylor's mind.

Taylor had suspected Phoebe might be unable to have kids, given that her belly had shown no signs of pregnancy for three years. But she also thought Phoebe and Theodore were still young, so she hadn't pressured them. But now that Phoebe couldn't have kids, could she still stay with Theodore?

Phoebe's eyes drifted to the coffee table. She told Taylor this because she hoped the Reynolds family would step in and end her marriage with Theodore.

Otherwise, with Theodore's stubbornness, he'd rather drag the whole family down with him than let her go. And she was done being a doormat.

"How could this happen?" Taylor still couldn't believe it. "Phoebe, did you go to a top hospital and see the best doctors?"

Phoebe's fingers curled slightly, then she slowly made a fist. "The best obstetrician at Horizon Wellness Hospital checked me out. There's no mistake." Taylor slumped back onto the sofa, looking dazed and helpless.

If Phoebe really couldn't have kids, she couldn't stay with Theodore.

"Phoebe, why don't we try IVF? There has to be a way."

Phoebe looked Taylor dead in the eyes, not backing down. "Taylor, I don't want to go through that. Just let me divorce Theodore." "What do you mean, suffering? Isn't it a woman's job to have kids? How can you be so selfish?" Taylor snapped, clearly frustrated.

Phoebe dropped her head, a bitter smile playing on her lips. "Yeah, I'm selfish. I don't want to suffer for a guy who doesn't give a damn about me, and I sure as hell don't want to spend my life with him. Don't you get it? Not being able to have kids is just an excuse. I want out of this nightmare of a marriage."

Taylor stared at Phoebe, too shocked to speak.

Phoebe's face was twisted with hatred and disgust, like she couldn't stand another minute of this. Just as Taylor was about to say something, they heard a noise at the villa's entrance.

Taylor turned and saw Theodore standing there, a bouquet of roses dropped at his feet, his face darker than a stormy sky.

Theodore stormed in, his eyes locked on Phoebe. "Phoebe, take back what you just said."

Phoebe looked up, her smile mocking. "I won't. What are you gonna do, strangle me?"

Theodore's hand clenched so tight his knuckles cracked. Taylor, worried he'd lose it and hit someone, quickly stepped in front of him.

"Theodore, Phoebe's upset. Talk to her calmly, don't use force!" Taylor urged.

Theodore's gaze never left Phoebe. She'd called their marriage disgusting, said she wouldn't bear his child or endure the pain of IVF, and wanted a divorce.

Phoebe wanted to leave him!

Even though the pain was unbearable, Theodore's face stayed cold. He swallowed all his pain mixed with blood.

"I told you, I won't divorce you. I'll keep you by my side for the rest of my life. Whether you hate me or find me disgusting, if you don't choose to be happy with me, then we'll torment each other. I will never let go," Theodore said, each word deliberate.

Phoebe didn't expect that. Her eyes widened in anger. "Why are you treating me this way?"

"Phoebe, you said you liked me. I like you too. Isn't it natural for people who like each other to be together?" Theodore replied softly.

Phoebe suddenly became agitated. "You like me? What do you like about me? This broken body or this heart you've shattered?"

There was a hint of pain in Theodore's eyes. Phoebe no longer believed him. He had never hated himself as much as he did now.

"I love you, Phoebe. Whether you believe it or not, I've never loved anyone like this," Theodore explained.

Taylor stood by, wanting to say a lot, but seeing Theodore's pained expression, she couldn't bring herself to speak.

Taylor picked up her bag and quietly left the villa, leaving Theodore and Phoebe to talk.

Phoebe turned her back resolutely. "Spare me your cheap declarations of love; I don't need your pity. I'll prepare the divorce papers. Please sign them as soon as possible."

With that, Phoebe turned and went upstairs to pack her things.

Since they had already laid everything out, there was no need for her to stay and play along. It was better for them to part ways sooner.

Theodore watched Phoebe's back in pain, knowing that this time he really couldn't keep her.