Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

tension mounts between Caleb and his mother, Adeline, as they confront the fallout from her interference in his marriage. Adeline reveals that she had taken action regarding his relationship with Sydney before New Year's, despite Caleb's explicit request for her not to meddle. This revelation sends Caleb into a spiral of disbelief and anger, as he grapples with the betrayal from the woman he has long considered his protector.

Caleb's emotions intensify as he realizes the extent of Adeline's involvement in his private life, feeling as if his mother has woven an intricate web that now threatens to entangle him further. Adeline, on the defensive, tries to justify her actions, arguing that her fear of a scandal involving his marriage to Sydney and his relationship with Penelope drove her to take drastic measures. This confrontation reveals deep-seated issues between them, with Caleb feeling cornered and Adeline struggling to maintain her influence within the family.

Meanwhile, Sydney waits anxiously for Caleb's return, sensing the weight of the conflict he is embroiled in. As she observes him from a distance, she feels a mix of concern and helplessness, recognizing that their marriage is fraught with complications that Caleb must navigate alone. Their relationship hangs in the balance, with both characters feeling the strain of their circumstances. The chapter shifts to a moment of vulnerability when Caleb approaches Sydney with a rare gentleness, attempting to bridge the gap created by their recent conflicts.

However, Sydney's instinct to pull away highlights the emotional distance that has developed between them. As she questions whether she can leave, Caleb's firm response underscores the gravity of their situation and the uncertainty that looms over their future together. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 247** **Chapter 247** A warning hung thick in the air, palpable and charged. Adeline remained silent, but Caleb knew all too well that the truth was just a phone call away, waiting to be unearthed.

She was his mother, a woman who had navigated the tempest of his emotions for years, and now, as tension crackled between them, she steeled herself, ready to confront the storm. "It was done before New Year's," she finally uttered, her voice wavering slightly yet resolute. "Before New Year's?" Caleb echoed, his jaw tightening to the point where it felt as if he might shatter his own teeth. The coldness in his voice was unmistakable, a chilling wind that swept through the room.

"At Grandmar's birthday party, I explicitly told you not to interfere in my marriage with Syd, didn't I?" A heavy silence enveloped them, and Adeline inhaled sharply, her next words spilling forth in a torrent of defiance, like the jagged remnants of a shattered vase. "The papers were already processed by then." In that moment, the realization struck Caleb like a lightning bolt. His so-called "good mother" had invaded the sanctity of his private life with an insidious thoroughness he had never anticipated. A harsh laugh erupted from his chest, bitter and mocking.

is far more extensive than I ever imagined," he spat, disbelief mingling with outrage. "What are you going to do?" Adeline's voice quivered, a note of panic threading through her words. "Cal, I am your mother! Would you truly turn against me for a woman?" Caleb held the reins of Hampton Corp. tightly in his grasp, while Dorothy, with her effortless charm, continued to weave the family's social tapestry.

the tall window, his gaze drifting to the living room, where memories of his childhood lingered like ghosts. "You were the one who first intruded into my private life," he replied, his voice steady but laced with accusation. "How is that my fault?" Adeline's anger ignited, flames of frustration

that her son would become a steadfast protector of Penelope, all the while stubbornly clinging to his marriage with Sydney? Could she have predicted that Sydney, once a benefactor,

brother marrying his widowed sister-in-law-would I have resorted to such drastic measures?" Her words struck Caleb like a physical blow, his stride faltering for a brief moment as the weight of her accusations settled heavily upon him. Then came the final, cutting remark, each syllable a dagger aimed straight at his heart. "And don't forget, I didn't force Sydney

through the windows, casting a soft yet blinding light that illuminated the tension in the room. Meanwhile, Sydney waited, anxiety coiling in her stomach. As Caleb remained glued to his phone call, she instinctively turned her gaze

it was a burden he alone must bear. Noticing that Sydney had left her soup untouched, Nancy's voice broke through the tension with genuine concern. "Would you like me to add a little more sweet pumpkin?" She always remembered Sydney's fondness for sweets, a small detail that felt like a

food, she lifted the delicate porcelain bowl to her lips and drank deeply. After a night devoid of sleep and a day drained of energy, all she felt was exhaustion. Yet, the first spoonful of soup revealed the depths of her hunger, a reminder of the sustenance she desperately