Chapter 91

"Also, Rose did indeed throw water at Cynthia. Don't worry. It was just cold water. But I suppose that even cold water would make you feel unbearable pain, wouldn't it?" said Sydney, her voice dripping with sarcasm.

"Mom, don't push me!" Theodore's gaze grew increasingly darker.

"What did I do? I'm just stating the facts. It's you who's not listening to the truth. Did you even listen to Rose when she tried to explain why she splashed water on Cynthia? No, you only listen to everything Cynthia says."

Cynthia started crying in bed. "Aunt, I know it's my fault. It's okay if you blame me, but please don't make things difficult for Theo, okay? If you have any issues, take them out on me."

"Shut up! Was I talking to you? You kept quiet when I asked you to speak, but you're so eager to interfere when it isn't your place. Don't think I don't know you're trying to sow discord!" snapped Sydney.

"That's enough!"

Theodore grabbed Sydney's arm and pulled her out of the hospital room. Rosalie,