Wesley sighed internally. Sydney was a good woman, and she had said that comforting lie for Rebecca's sake.

Yet, even knowing it was a falsehood, Wesley felt a flicker of hope rise within him. He grasped Sydney's hand, seeking warmth from her touch. If only she could show him a bit of compassion, it would make him happy for days. "Really?" Rebecca beamed at the news. "Sydney, you've finally forgiven Wesley!"

Sydney approached the bedside. "Yes, I've forgiven him."

Rebecca's joy was short-lived, and her expression turned serious again. "I know how terrible he was. Don't force yourself to forgive him for my sake. If you truly don't want to be with him, I will fully support you."

"Mom, that's not it. I want to forgive him. He knows he was wrong, and has been trying to make amends. I want to move on and live a good life," Sydney explained.

Wesley watched Sydney's back silently, feeling a lump in his throat, sadness washing over him. If only it were all true! But deep down, he knew Sydney was just comforting Rebecca.

Rebecca squeezed Sydney's hand. "Alright, dear, you do what makes you happy. No matter what, you will always be a Spencer."

Then Rebecca turned her attention to Wesley. "Wesley, come here."

Wesley walked over.

you ever hurt Sydney again, don't call me Mom anymore. I won't recognize you as

"I won't hurt Sydney again. From now on, she can pick on me, and I

to set an example

as she

fell on Theodore,

Theo. I didn't mean that. I wasn't saying

her was just like what his father had done. In the end, he realized

well; she's the only one I

for you too. After she graduates from college, you should marry her."

sure to

She's the only woman

that, but the chance was lost to him now. He had destroyed it himself, allowing Sebastian to take

be like your father and chased after some unattainable

head, unable to

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