Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 519 Sydney hadn't even married into the family yet, and Julian was already forgetting his grandmother. Agatha wasn't angry. If anything, she felt relieved. The person meant to walk beside her grandson for life was his other half, not her. If he couldn't tell the difference between filial duty and emotional maturity, she might have been forced to whack him with her cane. Julian rubbed the bridge of his nose. The usually composed, elegant man didn't look embarrassed in the slightest. Instead, his voice carried a touch of tenderness. "Can't help it.

She'll be my wife." They weren't married yet, but Julian knew one thing for certain-Sydney was the only woman who would ever be his wife. He had made that decision long ago. "So what if she's your future wife?" Agatha saw straight through him. Sydney meant too much to Julian. They had grown up together, depending on each other for comfort and survival. No one could ever replace her in his heart. Now that she had finally softened toward him, he wanted her close, within arm's reach, unwilling to let her go even for a moment.

"No, she doesn't." Julian's voice was low and faintly defensive. In truth, he almost

of her voice. "Nancy baked some of your favorite cookies. When will you be home? I'll bring them up to you." After a short pause, she said, "No need." Then, realizing she should

chest. Sydney wasn't social, and her circle was small. In all of Jouleston, there were only a few people she was truly close to. Tiffany still lived at Haven. So if Sydney wasn't there, there was only one