Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 190 Sydney had let Caleb drape an arm around her shoulders in front of everyone. Thus, Julian kissed her in front of everyone. Downstairs, someone set off a massive firework, but to Sydney, her own pounding heartbeat was louder than any explosion. It felt like it might leap right out of her chest. Julian pressed her against him so tightly that she had nowhere left to retreat. "I told you, he's not allowed to touch you." His voice was muffled, almost sulky, like a child that was clinging to candy and unwilling to let go. Sydney managed a weak, breathless protest through his kiss.

"Through clothes doesn't count as touching." "Doesn't matter," Julian countered. "Wow!" A shriek from below made Sydney flinch. She clutched Julian instinctively and buried her face against his chest. "Look at that firework! It's so pretty!" 'Ah, so they were talking about the fireworks...' she thought in embarrassment. Sydney drew a shaky breath, yet her heart was still racing. When she looked up, she found herself staring straight into the brightness of his eyes. "You're only allowed to hold me like this. Do you hear?" "I hear," she whispered. He tilted his head lazily and feigned deafness.

hold her brother like this. She's only ever held her brother like this." Julian froze for a heartbeat. Seizing the moment, Sydney slipped from his grasp and fled. Julian watched her dart away, swept slowly his tongue over his lips, and smirked. Of course she knew what he

leave, when Victor suddenly appeared in the doorway. She had deliberately avoided him all night, sitting at a different table during dinner. With Caleb by her side, Victor had not

taste right now?" A cold,