Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 589

The living room grew so quiet that a pin dropping would have been heard. In one another's eyes, the Huttons saw the same storm of feelings: relief, the joy of something long lost finally returning, and a crushing heartache that came with it. They had long suspected that Sydney was Vee. Even so, none of them could silence the fear of that 1-in-10,000 chance. What if they were wrong again? They were not. Years of yearning had finally found an answer. Their Vee was not only alive, but gentle, composed, independent, and exceptional. The joy was overwhelming.

The ache was no less so. Florence's tears would not stop. Raymond sprang to his feet. "I'm going to find Sydney right now!" There was no way he could remain seated. "it down." Diana drew a steadying breath, forcing down the surge of joy in her chest. "We deal with the mess at home tonight. Then we bring her back properly." Everyone knew who she meant by "the mess." It was Penelope ---- and Megan James nodded and turned to Raymond. "Instead of rushing over, think about whether you can secure the antidote.

Only after Eliana's poisoning is resolved will Sydney have the strength to face anything else. Showing up now would only distract her." He was right. Raymond had no rebuttal. Sydney had no time or energy to spare. Blood ties aside, Alan and Eliana were the ones who had truly raised her and stood by her all these years. The family could not storm in on the basis of blood alone and demand reunion while she was already stretched to her limits. Raymond glanced toward the staircase and asked a nearby maid, "Any movement from Megan?" "No," the maid replied, shaking her head.

said at once. "She's just waiting..." He did not finish his sentence. A black extended H9 sedan rolled slowly into the courtyard. Diana smiled coldly. "And she waited him out." ---- Tonight was the charity gala. As head of Hutton Corp, Theodore was certain to come to Jouleston. He had simply arrived earlier than expected. No

moved to her side. "Why are you crying so early in the morning?" Florence knew why he had rushed over. Within the family and beyond it, Theodore had always been a considerate husband, attentive in every respect.