However, Rosalie had already decided to secretly have this child no


    matter what. She was determined to give her child all her love, and never let him grow up feeling


    neglected.


    But now, a new fear crept into her heart: Would her child resent her one day? Would her child


    me her for bringing him into a broken, family?


    Rosalie’s mind was a whirlwind of conflicting emotions as she


    clutched the fabric of her dress tightly. She was so anxious, she didn’t. even notice Wesley


    trembling with anger.


    p!


    Before anyone could react, Wesley struck Theodore hard across the face. The sound echoed in the


    room, making Rosalie’s heart jolt. She rushed forward, spreading her arms to shield Theodore.


    “Dad, please, let’s talk this out! Don’t use violence!” she cried.


    Sometimes, the more guilty a person felt, the louder and angrier they be. Wesley seemed to fit


    this mold perfectly. His fury was intense, but so was his guilt. After hitting Theodore, he immediately


    felt regret.


    Theodore’s cheek burned from the p. He lifted his hand and gently pressed it against his face, a


    cold, mocking smile forming at his lips. His eyes shed with derision as he red at Wesley.


    Grabbing Rosalie’s hand, Theodore pulled her back behind him, protecting her once more. He let


    out a bitterugh.


    “Go ahead, hit me again. Beat me until I’m covered in blood, just like Grandma did. I’m the most


    ungrateful one in the family. I’ve


    disappointed Grandma, you, and Rose. I’m nothing but an extra burden!”


    Theodore’s voice was filled with pain, his deep ck eyes glistening with unshed tears, and his


    forehead was damp with cold sweat. He had been enduring the pain to speak with them.


    Rosalie clung to Theodore’s arm, feeling his body tremble. Her worry grew, and she said urgently,


    “Stop saying that. Nobody thinks you’re a burden. You are an essential part of the family. Don’t think


    like that!“,


    Theodore turned around with a helpless smile tugging at his lips. “I only make everyone sad and


    angry. How am I not a burden?”


    He gently shook off her hand.


    ‘Sometimes I wonder, what was the point of my birth? Did I bring joy to my parents? Did I improve


    their rtionship? No, my birth only made things worse. My father didn’t love my mother, and he


    didn’t, want me. And after my mother insisted on having me, she suffered alone. Every time she


    looked at me, it was like seeing the man who hurt her. So she avoided me.”


    Sydney looked pained, as if she wanted to say something. Yet, no words came out. It was as if


    anything she said would be wrong. Wesley saw the sorrow in his wife’s expression, and his heart


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    So, all his anger turned towards Theodore.


    “Theodore, you’re the only son of the Spencer family in your generation! You have everything you


    wanted since you were a child, and your family is wealthy beyond imagination. What more could


    you want? What are youining about now? Your life is something ny–nine percent of the


    world can only dream of! No wonder your grandmother wants to beat you! I think you deserve it!”


    “Enough!” Suddenly, Sydney grabbed Wesley and pped him hard.


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    The crisp sound of the p made Rosalie jump, clutching Theodore’s clothes tightly. She couldn’t


    believe Sydney had just hit Wesley.


    Wesley seemed equally surprised, holding his face in shock as he looked at his wife.


    Sydney turned away, staring at her trembling hand, which then clenched into a fist. She lifted her


    head, her gaze filled with a mix of sorrow and indignation as she looked at everyone.