Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 15 It struck Penelope's forehead directly. Blood gushed faster than when Sydney had fallen down the stairs that morning. Caleb stood stunned. His body reacted before his mind could catch up. He stormed forward, yanking Sydney away with force. His voice was cold and full of disappointment. "What the hell are you doing? Sydney, was your sweet and gentle act all fake?" Caught off guard, Sydney hit the floor hard. She stared up at him, dazed and shocked by his accusation. Yes, it was fake. This time, she was done pretending.

Caleb had not expected her to be so weak that she couldn't even withstand that force. He froze, taken aback. Meanwhile, Penelope clutched her forehead, crying out in pain, "Cal! It hurts... I'm bleeding so much..." Caleb didn't glance at Sydney again. Scooping Penelope into his arms, he rushed out of the room. Just before disappearing through the door, he looked back once. In that moment, something seized his heart. The little girl who once promised to marry him, the one with clear, bright eyes, now looked at him without a shred of feeling-not even like a stranger.

The IV had torn loose when Sydney threw it. The needle left a deep wound, and bright red blood streamed down her pale, delicate hand. Sydney barely noticed. She gripped the edge of the bed and forced herself upright through the pain. Her thin frame trembled, and her knuckles turned white from the effort. Giving up never crossed her mind. 1/3 3.SUAMI Chapter 15 JUI 24 Aug 91% +15 BONUS That was the sight Tiffany walked in on. Horrified, she rushed forward, pressing one hand on Sydney's bleeding hand while steadying her with the other. "What happened?

love and effort had felt worthless in the end. Tiffany frowned and helped her onto the bed. "So what's going

pole with an alcohol swab and tossed it in the trash. "Weapon? That was just a clumsy accident with an IV pole." Sydney laughed faintly. Her lips were so pale they almost disappeared. "If I killed someone, would you help me hide the murder weapon too?" "Nope," Tiffany replied. "I'd help you hide the body first." "Wow. Very professional." Fortunately, what Tiffany feared never happened. Days passed with no police showing up. Penelope