"Good point." Rebecca nodded. "It has to be up to the young people. But I think they'll agree; I know they love each other. After all, they've known each other since childhood." Mentioning this made Rebecca smile; she was clearly looking forward to it. She yawned, seeming a bit tired.

"Feeling sleepy? Mom, you should lie down and rest for a bit," Wesley suggested.

"Alright, I'll take a little nap. Getting older really takes a toll on me," Rebecca said, jokingly.

"You're still young, Mom! You've got decades ahead of you," Wesley reassured her.

"Haha," Rebecca laughed. "I'm not counting on living that long; otherwise, I'd just be an old hag!"

After a few more exchanges, Rebecca settled into her hospital bed to sleep. Sydney and Wesley stepped out of the room.

"I'll call Theo," Sydney said, pulling out her phone.

"Do you think he'll pick up?" Wesley asked, recalling the message Sydney had sent him last night, assuring him Theodore was okay. Even though Sydney was considering divorce, Theodore was still their son, and she needed to share updates about him with Wesley. "He has to answer," she replied.

In fact, Sydney wasn't sure either. She dialed Theodore's number, and waited for a while until it connected.

"Mom, I need some time alone to think-" Theodore said.

grandmother is sick," Sydney

you say?" His tone shifted

even thinks

Which

-

already dressed and looking like he was about to head out.

to my grandma. I need to

He had been severely injured, and it had only been a few days. He hadn't

this!" Caleb exclaimed. "What happened

hospital. She's sick, and

state!" Caleb insisted. "I'll

Theodore reluctantly agreed. "Thanks."

hospital. As soon as they

and Sydney breathed a sigh of

asked,

of sadness. They had met not long ago, but he looked much more worn out than before. "The doctor

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