Sydney made her way directly to Rosalie's hospital room. As she walked down the hall, her phone rang inside her purse.

She quickly pulled it out and checked the screen. Her expression darkened, and she answered immediately. "Theo, where have you been?"

"Mom, I'm okay. Stop trying to find me."

"Where are you? Do you know how scared I was when I saw you weren't at the hospital?"

"That's why I'm calling, to let you know I'm alright." Theodore's voice sounded detached. "Mom, I need to be alone for a while. I'll come back in a few days." "Are you sure you're safe?" Sydney asked, her voice filled with worry.

"I'm fine. I won't let anything happen to me."

Sydney exhaled deeply. "Okay, I'll give you some space to think things over. Take as long as you need, but promise me you'll stay safe and won't do anything rash."

heavy feeling sat in Sydney's chest, a mother's instinct warning her that Theodore

do anything stupid. I've already come to terms

Theodore ended

drastic. Hearing his voice reassured her that

do something reckless. He just needed time to clear his

wondered what had been weighing so heavily on him, and how he could ever win over the woman he cared

she arrived at the hospital room, she paused at the doorway, spotting Sebastian speaking with Rosalie. He was doting on

down and rest. I don't need

seat next to the bed. "Once you're feeling better, Rose, I'm taking you out

responded with a soft

things got in the way, and we didn't get to go. I just hope you can get

really matter. All that matters is you're here with me. That's all I need for

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