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.

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

missed out on 20 years of time with. She had thought that her child

she suddenly found out that he was still alive,

did everything for Theodore's sake; but now that she knew that both of them were her sons,

instinctively referred to Sebastian by his nickname, and she didn't

her about it that she realized

suppress the pain and pretend that

casually referred to him as that, it's no big deal. I don't even

sense Sydney was trying to skirt

always so distrusting of

was always accused of overthinking

explanation that applied

to argue with Sydney. He couldn't

do whatever they wanted for all he cared. Theodore turned

as heavy as lead. She stood there rooted to the floor, unable to find

the night, Theodore lay alone on his bed, staring blankly at

the side and reached out to open

a photograph of a young girl who had just turned 20. She

as if she was the only source of stunning light left in the

hand and caressed the eyes, lips, nose and brows of the girl in

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