"So... How are things going with Miss Payne?" Sydney's tone carried a hint of probing.

Theodore remained silent.

After a moment, Sydney asked, "Theo, is something wrong?"

"Do you really want me to get along well with Aurora? I want you to be honest with me," Theodore said.

Sydney was silent for a few seconds before she spoke. "Yes, I think she's a good match for you. Since things are over between you and Rose, why not embrace a new relationship?"

A new relationship? Theodore let out a mocking laugh. "Mom, when I was with Cynthia, why didn't you approve of her like this? But now, with Aurora, you do?"

"Aurora is a better fit than Cynthia. Back then, I thought there was still a chance between you and Rosalie, but things are different now. Rosalie has already married Sebastian. She's moved on." Sebastian. It was always Sebastian.

Theodore's heart hurt as if it were being cut by a knife. He was also furious.

something. Were you aware of Rosalie's

a beat. "Theo, have you found out? Have you seen

Theodore gripped the bedsheet tightly, his knuckles turning white. "So you did know all

you, but... but at the time, Rose didn't want me

Theodore now knew that Rosalie was pregnant with his child, and that she had

sadness. Theodore

guilty, yet it seemed that things had turned

in the dark. found out only after the child was

touch of self-mockery. All along, he had been the fool-a complete and utter

of hope and foolishly moved by his own feelings, he had waited, hoping that Rosalie might return to him, even if just a

he would be the last to find out that Rosalie had even

child was Sebastian's? From

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