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.

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

now on, she can pick on

man crying. It's shameful! You need to set an example for your son

as

fell on Theodore,

didn't mean that. I wasn't

what his father had done. In the end, he realized he was no different from his father, seeking forgiveness for his wrongs, but

Rose well; she's the

"Oh, so you love Rose! That's wonderful. I can sense she has feelings for you

sure to treat

Grandma, I'll cherish her. She's the only woman in my life, and I'll love and

longed to do just that, but the chance was lost to him now.

like your father and chased after some unattainable

head, unable to

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