Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 203 Summary Sydney reminisces about her university days with Tiffany, recalling how both were intensely focused on their studies, living in separate dorms and meeting only occasionally. Their lives were simple but challenging, with education as their sole hope for a better future. Curious about Tiffany's past, Sydney asks about her relationship with Raymond.

Tiffany reveals that their breakup was orchestrated by Raymond's eldest sister, who wielded immense power in their family and offered Tiffany two million dollars to end things. Despite the tempting offer, Tiffany, then under twenty and proud, refused the money and tore up the check, feeling humiliated by the proposition. Tiffany shares her fear of retaliation from Raymond's sister, a formidable figure in the military, but fortunately, nothing came of it.

She expresses a resigned sadness over the situation, acknowledging that her feelings didn't matter in the face of the Hutton family's strict control and expectations. Sydney empathizes but knows there is little that can be done. Later, Sydney receives a cheerful call from Agatha, arranging a visit for New Year's, which brings a moment of warmth and anticipation. Julian, noticing Agatha's happiness, inquires about the call, hinting at the importance of this connection in Sydney's life.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below Chapter 203 Sydney's mind drifted back to their university days, a time when both she and Tiffany were overwhelmed by their studies. They were just ordinary girls without any safety nets, fully aware that education was their only ticket to a better future. Every free moment was devoted to textbooks and notes, with little room for anything else. Since they lived in separate dormitories, their meetings were rare-usually just once or twice a week. Sydney turned to Tiffany, curiosity flickering in her eyes. "So, how did things end between you two?

check for two million and told me to break up with him." Raymond's eldest sister was more than a decade older than him, and in the Hutton family, her word was as powerful as their parents'. Rising swiftly through the military ranks, she had become even more commanding and unyielding. Whatever

Tiffany chuckled softly, almost ruefully. "It sounds like something from a soap opera, doesn't it? But it wasn't unusual for them." "No," Sydney said, shaking her head. "I mean, did you actually refuse the money?" Tiffany exhaled deeply, a hint of regret coloring her voice.

offer felt like an unbearable humiliation. Leaning back against the bed, Tiffany's gaze grew distant. "I was close to tears. I jumped up and declared I'd end things with Raymond. Then, under her cold, satisfied stare, I tore the check into pieces and threw them across

felt a strange mix of amusement and sadness. "And now? How do you feel about it all?" Tiffany blinked, her eyes dry. "Do you really think his family would ever allow him to marry me?" Sydney's chest tightened at the question. She had no answer. Her own marriage to Caleb had only worked because both families stood to benefit.

Sydney remained silent, and Tiffany gave a knowing smile. "So, my feelings don't really matter." They didn't. Tiffany would never accept being anyone's mistress, and the Hutton family would never relent. Sydney reached out, gently ruffling Tiffany's hair in an attempt to offer comfort, though words failed her. All she could