Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney finds herself trapped in a tumultuous dream that leaves her gasping for air. As she struggles with the shadows of her mind, Caleb, her husband, senses her distress and instinctively wants to comfort her. However, when he reaches out to her, she awakens abruptly, calling out the name "Jules," which signifies a deep connection to her past and the chaos that ensued in her dreams.

The reality of their situation hits Sydney hard when she realizes they have arrived at Viridian Garden instead of Haven, as Caleb had promised. This revelation intensifies her feelings of betrayal, as she views Viridian Garden as a hollow shell since Penelope and her son moved in. Caleb, feeling the weight of his failures as a husband, tries to persuade her to stay and learn about a critical call from the factory, revealing the tension between their past and present. As Sydney grapples with her emotions, she confronts Caleb about the nature of their relationship.

His possessiveness becomes apparent when he states that if he doesn't allow her to leave, she won't be able to. This statement makes her realize how much he has changed, and she struggles to find the love they once shared. Ultimately, she follows him into Viridian Garden, but her determination to confront the truth remains strong. Inside the familiar yet painful surroundings, Sydney feels a fleeting sense of nostalgia as she observes Kelly preparing breakfast. However, she quickly dismisses the past as she demands Caleb to speak openly in the living room.

Her exhaustion and frustration become evident when she questions his hesitation to articulate his thoughts, especially regarding a traumatic car accident from 19 years ago. This moment underscores her emotional turmoil and the weight of her memories that have been overshadowed by pain and loss. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 244** **Chapter 244** Sydney couldn't shake the feeling that she was lost in a dream, the kind that leaves you gasping for air.

Her brows knitted together, a frown etched deep into her forehead, as her fingers gripped the car's door handle with such intensity that her knuckles turned a ghostly white. Stray strands of her dark hair cascaded over her lips, and she murmured softly, her voice barely rising above a whisper, as if she were trying to communicate with the shadows of her mind. Caleb, observing her distress, felt an overwhelming instinct to shield her from whatever demons haunted her slumber.

comforting embrace, to banish the nightmares that plagued her. But the moment his fingers brushed against her shoulder, she jolted awake, her body reacting as if stung by electricity. "Jules!" The name escaped her lips before she could even comprehend what she was saying. 'Jules...' In the depths of her dream, she had envisioned Julian bursting through the crumbling walls of that forsaken factory, a hero

a cold wave: they had not arrived at Haven. Caleb's heart sank as he processed the name she had called out in her sleep. The weight of his inadequacies as a husband bore down on him, heavier than ever. He reached out, his hand moving with gentle care to smooth her

to Haven!" "Syd, this is your home. Isn't it?" Caleb's voice was steady, yet the underlying tension hinted at his desperation. After everything that had transpired, he couldn't let

for a long time," she retorted, her voice firm and unwavering. Without a moment's hesitation, she flung the car door open, intent on escaping. Since Penelope and her son had moved in, this place felt like a hollow shell to her. Home was a sanctuary, a place where she felt secure. Caleb swiftly grasped her wrist, his grip firm yet gentle. "Didn't you want to know what that call at the factory was about? Come back with me, and I'll tell you everything."

of possessiveness. The man before her felt like a stranger, a shadow of the person she once knew. She scrutinized him, searching for any sign of the love they once shared, and in that moment, she understood he was speaking the truth. Wordlessly, she acquiesced, following him through the imposing gates of Viridian Garden. As they stepped

Sydney felt as though she had been transported back to a time when things were simpler. But deep down, she knew better; the past was a door that had long since closed. When Caleb attempted to guide her upstairs, she shook off his hold with determination. "Say it here, in the living

situation, he could