Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney grapples with the painful memories of her past confrontation with Julian. She reflects on the years they spent apart, realizing that Julian had ample opportunities to communicate his feelings but chose to remain silent. This realization leads her to the bitter conclusion that Julian wanted to discard her, viewing her as a burden rather than a partner.

The emotional weight of this truth settles heavily on her, leaving her feeling abandoned and hurt. During their tense interaction, Julian struggles to find the right words to explain his actions, eventually claiming he acted to protect her. Sydney finds this assertion absurd and self-serving, a cruel irony that only deepens her frustration. Just as she seeks clarity, her phone interrupts the moment with a call from Caleb, stirring anxiety within her. Despite her reluctance to engage with Caleb, she answers, hoping for answers regarding her past.

Caleb reveals that he has made progress in his investigation into the events that have haunted Sydney for years. His admission sends a chill down her spine, as she realizes that he has known something significant for a while but has kept it from her. This revelation forces Sydney to confront her long-buried suspicions about her past, which she had tried to deny. Caleb's request to meet adds to her unease, and she grapples with the discomfort of facing him alone.

As she prepares to meet Caleb, Julian expresses concern for her well-being, fearing that she might distance herself from him after speaking with Caleb. Sydney feels torn, caught between her unresolved feelings for Julian and the pressing need to uncover the truth from Caleb. The uncertainty of her situation weighs heavily on her, leaving her with more questions than answers as she navigates the complex emotions surrounding her relationships and the mysteries of her past.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **Chapter 337** Sydney had replayed the moment of confrontation in her mind more times than she could count. Each scenario she crafted was more elaborate than the last, filled with possibilities and hidden motives she imagined Julian might possess. Perhaps he had a secret buried deep within him, a truth too painful to voice. Yet, despite all her musings, she ultimately dismissed those thoughts.

Over the course of eight long years, he had been presented with countless opportunities to share his side of the story, yet not once had he attempted to bridge the chasm between them. In the end, the bitter truth settled within her: Julian had indeed wanted to discard her, to treat her as if she were nothing more than an encumbrance. Julian's gaze fell to the floor, his eyes lingering on her face as if searching for the right words that eluded him. A storm of emotions brewed in his throat, yet he remained silent, unable to articulate what weighed heavily on his heart.

thick fog-self-serving, and cruelly ironic. Before he could gather his thoughts to elaborate, Sydney's phone erupted with a sharp ring, cutting through the tension like a knife. Startled, she fished it out of her pocket and saw Caleb's name flashing ominously on

a jolt of anxiety through her. Sydney hesitated, her heart pounding in her chest, then reluctantly answered. "Hello, what is it?" In truth, she had long since given up on expecting Caleb to uncover anything of significance for her. Her parents had been gone for years, leaving her with no pressing reason

breaking the stillness, he stood by the window, his voice steady but tinged with gravity. "I've almost finished

as she froze in place. An instinctive glance shot toward Julian, who stood nearby, his presence both comforting and disconcerting. If Caleb had already unearthed the truth yet chose to keep it from

churn. Sensing her discomfort, Caleb offered, "If it's easier for you, I can come upstairs. With Tiffany there, you probably won't feel as uneasy." "Alright." The word slipped from her lips quicker than she intended, a sense of relief flooding her. In the sanctuary of her own home, she felt a semblance of safety.

lost in her gaming world, ensuring Sydney wouldn't be interrupted. After hanging up, Julian's brow furrowed in concern. "Caleb?" "Yes," she replied, her voice steady despite the turmoil inside. "What does he want with you?" "He said he has something to tell me." As they stepped into the elevator, Sydney pressed her lips together, the tension between them palpable. Caleb's hesitation and the gravity of

the anxiety etched across