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

whom she had missed out on 20 years of time with. She had thought that her child was dead a long time

found out that he was still alive, and had

that she knew that both of

instinctively referred to Sebastian by his

only when Theodore asked her about it that she realized she had

Sydney could do was to suppress the pain

too much. I just casually referred to him as that, it's no big deal.

Sydney was trying

always so distrusting

was always accused

generic explanation that applied

argue with Sydney. He couldn't change what

didn't care about anything anymore right now. They could do whatever

Theodore, but her legs felt as heavy as lead. She stood there rooted to the

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

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

a young girl who had just turned 20.

she was the only source of

hand and caressed the eyes, lips, nose and

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