Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 44 "It's fine." Sydney glanced at the driver in the rearview mirror and noticed his pale face. "I don't mind the cold once in a while, but you don't look well. You probably have a weak heart. Don't push yourself too hard." The cab driver blinked in surprise. "How do you know that?" Before she could answer, he sighed, his expression empty. "It runs in the family. My daughter inherited it. I'm trying to save up for her surgery.' Earlier, Sydney had seen the photo on his phone's lock screen.

It was a delicate little girl with big eyes, maybe six or seven, her frailty plain even in the picture. Her heart stirred. "How much more do you need?" "Just a few thousand. Once I hit that, the doctor can schedule the operation." He tried to smile, but it didn't reach his eyes. A few thousand more. In their currency, that kind of money would take time. By then, the girl's condition might worsen. Sydney lowered her gaze and said nothing. She planned to wait for Caleb before going in. A few hundred meters from the Sterling estate, she scanned the payment code and stepped out.

and called him. "Cal, how long until you get here? I'm waiting in a pavilion near the gate." He hesitated. "There's a meeting I have to wrap up. If I can't make it, just head in without me. I'll come later, okay?" She bit back a sigh. Her voice came out with a faint nasal edge. "Alright. Around what time?" "By 7:30 for sure." "Okay. I'll wait." After the call, disappointment settled over her. She didn't linger.

had other priorities. That leftover piece of cake he'd brought? It was nothing 1/2 Sun 24 Aug Chapter 44 more than a gesture. Spare dessert, spare time, spare attention. ล 78% +15 BONUS As she neared the estate's grand gate, her phone rang. It was an unfamiliar number. Her smile faded. She declined the call and typed out

something warmer? If you catch a cold, Madam Sterling might scold us." She gave him a polite smile. "Grandma is kind. She wouldn't blame you.' Inside, the banquet hall buzzed. Her two aunts-rarely home together-had