Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney approaches her car with a calm demeanor, despite her racing heart. As she reaches for the door, she encounters Penelope, who is holding Timothy and wearing a smug expression. The tension between them escalates when Penelope notices a hint of crimson peeking from Sydney's bag, sparking her curiosity and jealousy.

Penelope's authoritative tone questions Sydney about the contents of her bag, leading Sydney to dismissively refer to the divorce certificate as a "garbage disposal permit." The confrontation intensifies as Penelope presses for information about Sydney's research results, believing they could elevate her status. Sydney, maintaining her composure, challenges Penelope's motives, suggesting that her ambition reveals her true nature.

Penelope's defensiveness betrays her desire to take credit for Sydney's hard work, and the exchange culminates with Sydney driving away, leaving Penelope frustrated and filled with doubt about her own capabilities. Back inside, Penelope's thoughts race as she questions Timothy about any interactions Sydney may have had with their grandmother, Adeline. Her suspicion grows when she recalls a glimpse of a property deed, fearing that Adeline might be transferring family assets to Sydney.

As Penelope enters the living room, she overhears Adeline speaking negatively about Sydney, which fuels her determination to uncover secrets that could undermine Sydney's position. Penelope's confidence swells as she confronts Adeline with her belief that Sydney and Julian's relationship has evolved beyond sibling bonds. Adeline's alarmed reaction indicates that she recognizes the seriousness of Penelope's accusations.

The chapter closes with Penelope asserting that she witnessed Sydney and Julian kissing, a revelation that threatens to ignite further conflict within the family and sets the stage for escalating tensions. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel** **Chapter 221** Sydney, with an air of calm composure, turned her gaze away from the scene unfolding behind her. She walked with purpose toward her car, her heart racing beneath her cool exterior.

suspicion. They flicked down to Sydney's bag, where a hint of crimson peeked out-a color that sparked intrigue and jealousy in Penelope's mind. "What's that?" Penelope inquired, her

the tension, casually tucked the divorce certificate deeper into her bag, her demeanor unfazed. "A garbage disposal permit," she replied, her tone light and dismissive, as if the document held no significance at all. Penelope's brow furrowed in confusion, her ambition momentarily clouded by a lack of understanding. "The drug you mentioned at yesterday's meeting," she pressed, her tone growing sharper. "When will the test results be ready?" Sydney turned to her, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on her lips. "For what?" she

results-a treasure she believed would elevate her status. With her composure slipping, Penelope snapped, "Who says I want to steal your things?" Her voice was defensive, but the underlying truth was undeniable. "Then figure it out yourself," Sydney replied

to life as she drove away, leaving Penelope standing there, fuming with frustration and disbelief. Penelope stomped her foot in irritation. If she were capable of conducting the research herself, would she really need Sydney? Rationally, she doubted Sydney could accomplish anything of value,

anything, did she?" The fleeting glimpse she had caught earlier had looked suspiciously like a property deed. Could it be possible that Adeline had actually transferred an estate to that woman? Absolutely not. Everything that belonged to the Hampton family was rightfully Timothy's. "I don't know," Timothy

stepped into the living room, she overheard Adeline speaking in hushed, dark tones to the housekeeper. "She's ignoring the olive branch now. Just wait-when she and Julian fall out, I'll have plenty of opportunities to deal with her!" Every word dripped with disdain, clearly

soon." To this day, Penelope was convinced that the lipstick she had seen smudged on Julian's mouth belonged to Sydney. The chemistry between them had been unmistakably wrong, and even if no one else believed her, she was resolute in her conviction. Adeline frowned, confusion etching lines on her face. "What do you mean?" Popping a cherry into her mouth, Penelope savored the moment before replying slowly, "She and Julian are no longer just 'siblings.'" Adeline's expression