Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 16

Chapter 16 Caleb always focused his attention on the one he truly cared about. He constantly doted on the woman he loved. Just a few days ago, Tiffany had stopped by the hospital with some afternoon tea, only to scold Caleb for half an hour. Why? Because she caught him in the VIP ward, carefully tending to Penelope as if she were the most fragile person in the world. The next morning, Sydney completed her discharge paperwork smoothly. Worried about her condition, Marcus sent her a message.

Marcus: [Syd, should I come pick you up from the hospital?] Sydney replied while stepping into the elevator. Sydney: [Don't trouble yourself, Marc. Tiffany's taking me to the airport.] As she entered the underground parking lot, a familiar voice echoed from the stairwell. It was Caleb on the phone. "Do you think I never understood her? I seriously didn't expect her to get physical with Penny," he said. After hearing the other person, he sighed, sounding exhausted. "I never intended to let her take the fall for this.

And I'm not divorcing her." A loud, incredulous shout came from the other end. "Holy shit, really? Syd busted up your crush's face, and you're still not thinking of divorce?" After a brief pause, the other party teased, "Don't tell me you've actually caught feelings for Syd?" 1/3 Sun 24 Aug Chapter 16 89% +15 BONUS "Cut the crap." Caleb hesitated, then carefully chose his words. "If I divorce her now, the rumors alone will drown Penny, especially after the recent scandal.

silently. She had always known the truth. But hearing it directly stung more than she expected. "I made a promise," Caleb said. "That I'd protect her for the rest of my life." "You mean that dumb childhood promise?" His friend clearly did not believe him, rolled his eyes on the other end, and continued, "Bro, you two only met once as kids. Are you

"No, with Sydney. I asked the doctor earlier. She specifically wanted to be discharged today. I guess she wants to celebrate with me. I'm picking her up and bringing her home." He chuckled softly. "She even prepared a birthday

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