Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney finds herself caught in a web of deception as she tries to evade Caleb's probing questions about her friend Tiff. The tension escalates when Caleb reveals that he has seen Tiff at the airport, forcing Sydney to confront the truth. Despite her instinct to push him away, Caleb's calm demeanor and the intimacy of their proximity create a charged atmosphere that overwhelms her, prompting her to flee in panic.

As Sydney rushes into her apartment, she is relieved that Julian did not witness her distressing encounter with Caleb. Meanwhile, Caleb, determined to prove his commitment to her, receives a critical message from Gordon regarding the search for Precious, a person of significant importance to their past. The urgency of the situation drives him to push for faster results, revealing his desperation to protect Sydney and resolve their complicated history. On the other hand, Penelope, lurking nearby, witnesses the interaction between Sydney and Caleb.

Consumed by jealousy and rage, she realizes that Sydney might reclaim her position in Caleb's life, which threatens Penelope's own ambitions. The discovery ignites a fierce determination within her to prevent Sydney from achieving happiness, setting the stage for a potential confrontation. Back in her apartment, Sydney attempts to regain her composure by indulging in comfort food, only to be interrupted by a mysterious visitor at her door. The chapter closes with a sense of foreboding as she peers through the peephole, sensing danger from the dark figure waiting outside.

This moment encapsulates her anxiety and uncertainty about the future, leaving readers eager to discover what lies ahead. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 230** **Chapter 230** Without a moment's hesitation, Sydney blurted out the same old excuse that had become second nature to her. "Tiff's here. It's not convenient." The words tumbled from her lips, almost automatic, a reflex honed by countless similar interactions. Caleb, however, was not easily deceived. His keen gaze pierced through her facade.

"Didn't she leave on a business trip?" he asked, his tone casual but laced with an unmistakable undertone of scrutiny. Sydney felt a chill run down her spine, the breath catching in her throat as she froze in place. He continued, his voice calm, but his eyes held a deeper meaning. "Gordon ran into her at the airport this morning." The weight of his words hung in the air, and Sydney felt her heart race. After a moment of hesitation, she resolved to lay her cards on the table. "Actually, the reason I had you come to the Sterling estate today was to use you.

effectively closing the distance between them until their breaths mingled in the charged atmosphere. His voice dropped to a low, tender murmur that sent shivers down her spine. "We're husband and wife. Helping each other is natural. How is that 'using'?" Before she could gather her thoughts to respond, he dipped his head, their lips almost touching, the air thick with unspoken

upstairs first!" she called over her shoulder, her heart racing as she fled. She dashed into the apartment building, her finger jabbing the elevator button repeatedly, as if

that he had changed, that he would no longer treat her as he had in the past. He wanted to be close to her, to finally fulfill his role

Precious?" "Indeed, Mr. Hampton," Gordon confirmed, his voice steady. "I've combed through every major family business in Jouleston that has ever been connected to drugs. No leads there.

falling into place. The drug lord was due for release this year, a man who should have faced more than twenty years behind bars. Someone had clearly maneuvered behind the scenes, perhaps even taken the fall for him. Whoever he was, his reach was extensive. Precious had to be located before he emerged from the