Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 123 Sydney froze at those words. 'He had raised and cared for a little girl...' The memory tugged at something familiar, reminding her of Julian and herself. The only difference was that she still did not understand why Julian had treated her that way back then. But what struck her more sharply was the first half of Agatha's sentence. Something about it did not add up. Wasn't her grandson's father supposed to be Agatha's own son? That was how it was supposed to work. Agatha noticed her confusion and offered a rueful smile. "My son was never registered under my name.

Strictly speaking, I'm not my grandson's legal grandmother." "You're..." Sydney hesitated, a guess forming, but she chose not to pry and changed the conversation. Agatha's smile softened, as if a long-held burden had been lifted. "You're here because of marital infidelity. I was betrayed before marriage." Her voice was light, but the words carried weight. "Back then, the man was powerful, influential. When the child was born, I didn't even get to hold him before he was taken away and registered under his legitimate wife's name. Sydney's breath caught.

era, it had been scandalous. Her grandson's grandfather had been far worse than Caleb in every way. Seeing Sydney fall silent, Agatha hurried to reassure her. "Don't worry. My grandson didn't inherit that rotten bloodline. Aside from being a little cold, he's a good man." Sydney laughed despite herself.

never mention it again. All right?" Agatha truly was a good person. After a moment, Sydney nodded. "Okay. But just one meeting. Nothing more." "Deal!" Agatha beamed. Her taciturn grandson might be icy, but his face could make any girl's heart flutter. She had a feeling Sydney would like him. They spent the afternoon busy in the kitchen, then shared

tire of a single flavor, Agatha had made three varieties so Sydney could switch it up. Sydney felt embarrassed. "Agatha, I can't possibly finish all these. Please, take some home." "No need.