Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 157 If what Penelope said was true , at least Precious was still alive . " Caleb , at this point , I have no reason to lie to you . " Penelope wasn't lying . When that little girl had been taken away , everyone assumed she had been adopted by a wealthy family and would live a good life . Only Penelope had lain awake all night , too thrilled to sleep - for it was no blessing . It was a death sentence . She caught the flash of tension and dread on Caleb's face . " You must have heard what methods those traffickers use .

You can't bear to divorce Sydney , but you're willing to let the owner of that pendant die ? " If you divorce Sydney , at worst she becomes a divorced woman . But if you don't , the pendant's owner will probably end up a corpse . Maybe she already has . " " I'll ask you one more time . " His voice was taut , his eyes drilling into hers . " Are you sure you know which family adopted her ? " " I only know the city . " Penelope did not dare lie . A city was enough . With that , he could narrow the search quickly . Caleb lowered his gaze for a moment .

Sydney sat in her car , her mind elsewhere , as darkness crept across the sky . At last , she started the engine and drove back to Haven . There was still time . She would find a way . When she parked in front of her building , she checked the clock

. " Syd . " The familiar voice stopped her just as she reached the building . She turned , belatedly . Caleb stood by a dark car . He looked calm and composed . Relief washed over her , and her mind raced as she spoke . " When did you get here ? Sorry , I was lost in thought and didn't see you , " How could she bring up Tiffany ? Knowing Caleb , he would probably help if she asked directly . But she could not gamble , not

as if all he had to do was pull her into his arms and offer warmth and comfort , and she would quietly follow him home - back to being the gentle, accommodating wife of the Hampton family . Upon seeing her like this , a tight net seemed