Theodore knew what happened between Sebastian and Rosalie.

At the very least, that man genuinely treated Rosalie well. He was by her side and cared for her when she needed it the most.

But what did Sebastian do for Sydney?

Mothers would generally protect their own children, but why was his own mother like this?

Theodore never expected his own mother to protect him.

Ever since he was young, he had solved his own problems all by himself. He never expected to receive care and help from his parents.

Did she have to make things so obvious? Even calling Sebastian by his nickname?

He could accept his mother defending Rosalie.

What he couldn't tolerate was his mother calling Sebastian's name so tenderly, when he did nothing for her.

Theodore wondered if he was being petty, or if this world was truly unfair toward him. Why was everyone, including his own mother, taking Sebastian's side?

Sydney's innocent calling of Sebastian's nickname was enough to tear Theodore's heart into two.

Sydney was stunned. Guilt and remorse filled her heart.

head and remained silent for a long time, unsure of what to say at that

was her biological son whom she had missed out on 20 years of time with. She had thought that her child

alive, and had even

for Theodore's sake; but now that she knew that both of them were her sons, she couldn't bring herself to

Sebastian by his nickname, and she didn't even

about it that she realized she had unintentionally hurt

to suppress the pain

referred to him as that, it's no

was trying

always so

was always accused of

to be a generic explanation that applied

Sydney. He

They could do whatever they

felt as heavy as lead. She stood

of the night, Theodore lay alone on his

the side and reached out to open the bedside drawer, retrieving a photograph

a young girl who had just turned 20. She had a bright smile on her face, filled

if she was the only source of

eyes, lips, nose

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