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."

in Sydney's chest, a mother's instinct warning her that Theodore might be

already come to terms with it. I'm

that, Theodore ended the

wave of relief wash over her. She had been terrified that Theodore might have been considering something drastic. Hearing his voice reassured her that he

plans to do something

and how he could ever win

paused at the doorway, spotting Sebastian speaking with Rosalie.

fussing over me. Sit down and rest. I don't

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

with a

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

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

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