Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Tiffany grapples with the unsettling reality of her ex-husband Caleb's lingering attachment to their past. Despite their marriage being over, Caleb behaves as if he is still a devoted husband, creating an atmosphere of tension and confusion. Tiffany, sharp and composed, tries to maintain her neutrality while deflecting Caleb's probing questions about Sydney, who has rushed to the lab for an unspecified issue.

The undercurrents of jealousy and suspicion simmer beneath the surface, especially with Caleb's silent intensity looming over their conversation. As Caleb leaves, he is consumed by an urgent need to find out where Sydney is and who she is with. His drive through the night is filled with a growing sense of unease, propelled by a gnawing suspicion. Arriving at the research institute, he is met with strict security protocols that only heighten his frustration.

When informed that Sydney is not at work, he is left feeling powerless and angry, compelling him to seek out Marcus, hoping to uncover Sydney's whereabouts. His determination intensifies as he receives an address, pushing him to confront the truth that he fears. In Chapter 288, Caleb's journey leads him to a home where a warm light glows from behind sheer curtains. However, his moment of relief quickly turns to despair as he witnesses Sydney embracing another man, Julian.

This sight shatters Caleb's resolve, leaving him frozen in anguish as he grapples with the painful reality of their situation. The emotional turmoil he experiences is palpable, and he feels the weight of despair pressing down on him, making it difficult to confront the truth he has long avoided. Inside the house, Sydney is surprised by Julian's thoughtful gesture of celebrating her birthday, a day she believed would go unnoticed. The warmth of their interaction starkly contrasts Caleb's internal struggle, highlighting the deep emotional divide between the three characters.

As Julian tenderly engages with her, Caleb's heartache deepens, forcing him to confront the painful reality that Sydney has moved on, while he remains trapped in the shadows of their past. The chapter culminates in a poignant moment of realization for Caleb, as he stands on the brink of acknowledging the truth he has been desperately trying to deny. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 286** **Chapter 286** Tiffany couldn't shake the feeling that Caleb had completely lost his grip on reality.

Their marriage had ended a long time ago, yet he still carried himself with the air of a devoted husband, as if he were performing in a sentimental play that had long since lost its audience. The small amount of alcohol she had consumed during dinner felt more like a splash of fruit juice than anything intoxicating. Her mind remained razor-sharp, her expression carefully neutral. She replied with a steady voice, "There was a sudden issue in the lab.

he had been her guardian for nearly a decade. They had merely grown up side by side, navigating the complexities of life together.

he had perfected over the years. "Alright. Sorry to disturb you," he said, his voice betraying nothing. He turned as if to leave in peace, but instead, he strode purposefully toward the underground garage, a determined look etched on his face. With a heavy foot, he drove through the night, the city lights blurring into streaks of color as he headed toward the

she was with. Sterling Corp. was notorious for its stringent security protocols, especially at night. The guards were vigilant, patrolling the grounds with a keen eye, ever watchful for intruders hoping to exploit the tranquility of the late

to see someone," Caleb replied, his voice steady but laced with urgency. "And who would that be, sir? Which department?" "R&D. Sydney Wilson." "R&D, understood. One moment, please." The guard checked his radio, tapping his fingers impatiently against the metal of his belt. Moments later,

Marcus lives," he instructed, his tone leaving no room for argument. Before long, a message pinged

the car and glanced up, his gaze fell upon the right unit. A warm light shimmered behind sheer curtains, creating an almost ethereal glow. Inside, he could

around him from behind in a display of affection that felt like a dagger to his heart. The sight pierced through him like a sharp, merciless blade, twisting pain deep within his core.