The Rewritten Love: A Second Beginning

Chapter 430

Tears flowed down Sylvia’s gentle face as she clung to the bedframe in her hospital gown. She pleaded, “Ethan, please spare Forrest. He’s young and foolish. Try to look past his actions.”

Forrest’s eyes were swollen, and he let out a low, mournful cry. “I told you not to beg him. Can’t you hear me?”

As Ethan observed this emotional exchange between mother and son, he couldn’t help but find it surreal. ‘She tore my family apart as the homewrecker; she should have seen this coming. If she had really chosen to leave and move on, why didn’t she go farther away? Why did she let Dad find her? She brought this upon herself by stubbornly giving birth to Forrest. As long as I’m here, the Arnold family will never acknowledge him.’

In that very moment, Ethan’s phone rang. He glanced at the caller ID and, without hesitation, answered the call.

Ethan’s demeanor shifted from hostility to something unexpectedly gentle. His once icy aura suddenly turned warm. “What’s the matter?”

other end of the line. She inquired, “Where are

at Forrest and couldn’t help but smirk. He responded slowly, “Community Hospital.”

end, followed by Madelyn’s soft voice, “I’d like to have pastina from the stall

I’ll be back

wait for you,” Madelyn

rose from his seat, an air of triumph surrounding him. His gaze remained cold and commanding as he looked down at Forrest. “I’ll give you two choices. One, stay in Ventropolis and witness your mother’s slow demise. As far as I know, she doesn’t have much time left. Or two, leave the country, and you won’t be allowed to return without my permission. However, I’ll provide a monthly allowance for your mother’s treatment, and it will continue until you finish your university education.”

a hint of reluctance, and a touch of anger tinged the corners,

I already know what your

School and purchasing pastina from the stall near the school,

of his gray shirt carefully and fed