Chapter 786

"Rowan, what are we supposed to do now?" Sydney asked, her voice tinged with frustration.

Wasn't all this chaos because of Rowan's slip-up in the first place?

Rowan's temper flared. "I should be asking you that! You've turned everything upside down, and now I'm supposed to know what to do?"

"Just call your dad and explain things. He can't keep us grounded forever, and I really need to get my leg checked at the hospital," Sydney replied.

Rowan tossed his phone her way. "Then you make the call."

Sydney raised an eyebrow. Why was it suddenly her responsibility?

Taking a deep breath to compose herself, she knew she had to keep her cool. "Alright, fine, I'll make the call," she said, sounding both resigned and determined.

She picked up the phone and dialed Brandon. When he answered, she started, "Dad, I can explain everything."

"Explain what? I'm not your dad, so don't try to butter me up," Brandon shot back, his voice cold as ice.

Sydney glanced at Rowan, hoping for some backup, but he just gestured for her to continue talking.

She couldn't believe how exasperating he was, but she pressed on. "Rowan is your son, and he's my husband. I need to explain what's happening. Dad, please don't let Oliver keep us locked up. My leg needs medical attention, or I might end up paralyzed."

"And why should I care?" Brandon replied harshly.

Sydney bit her lip, shocked by Brandon's lack of empathy. "Dad, I really need to get my leg treated. This whole mess is Rowan's doing, not mine."

"How is it not your fault? If you hadn't meddled in someone else's relationship, causing Rowan's life to fall apart, would you be in this mess? Serves you right! That's all I have to say; you deserve it!

Brandon's words felt like a slap, stinging Sydney and making her want to fight back.

She looked at Rowan, who was casually sipping water, acting oblivious to her plight.

Fuming, Sydney wheeled herself over to Rowan and shoved the phone at him. "Dad, Rowan wants to talk to you."

Caught off guard, Rowan had no choice but to speak. "Dad, this is all just a big misunderstanding. I mad that video to show liver what he's really like; I had no other intentions."

"As if I don't know what kind of person you are, Rowan. You're deceitful, cold- hearted, you betray your own family-you're no good!"

Rowan was left speechless.

Brandon continued, "Don't bother calling me again, I don't want to hear your voice. If your mother and I

knew you'd turn out like this, we net

would've thought twice about

bringing you into this world. Your mother wouk ve slapped you silly if she were here!"

With that, Brandon hung up, leaving Rowan fuming as he tossed the phone back at Sydney. "Why'd you give me the phone? Couldn't you have just talked to my dad? Why drag me into it?"

Sydney sighed, "Rowan, he's your father. No matter what, he's not going to disown you. I'm just his daughter-in-law."

Rowan stood up, visibly angry. "So, you're dumping this mess on me? Sydney, you're impossible!"

With that, Rowan stormed off, leaving Sydney alone to grapple with the fallout of their heated exchange.