Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

little Sydney grapples with the loss of her mother, expressing her sorrow with a brave smile while leading Julian outside to gaze at the stars. She believes her parents have transformed into celestial bodies, watching over her, and sweetly offers Julian her last piece of candy, showcasing her selflessness despite her pain.

Julian's concern for her well-being deepens as he realizes that these small treats are her only source of joy in a harsh reality, prompting him to shower her with sweets and remind her to take care of her dental health. As the years pass, Julian becomes emotionally invested in Sydney's life, witnessing her struggles, including her first dental filling at the age of ten, where her cries resonate with his own feelings of helplessness. Despite his efforts to support her, the weight of their past and her impending marriage to Caleb creates a rift between them.

Julian's feelings of abandonment and regret surface, and Sydney questions the sincerity of his words, reflecting on how they have both changed since childhood. The narrative shifts when Sydney receives a property deed from Tiffany, a gift from Caleb, intended to celebrate her recent success but also seen as compensation for past grievances. This revelation forces Sydney to confront her complex feelings about Caleb and the impact of his family on her life.

Meanwhile, Caleb experiences a sense of foreboding upon learning of his mother's unexpected actions regarding Penelope, hinting at underlying tensions and unresolved issues within their families. As Sydney contemplates her situation, the chapter captures the emotional turmoil of both her and Julian, illustrating their struggles with love, loss, and the passage of time. The intertwining of their lives, marked by childhood memories and adult complexities, sets the stage for further exploration of their relationship and the challenges they face moving forward.

Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 407** **Chapter 407** "I don't have a mom anymore," little Sydney murmured, her tiny lips pressing together tightly, as if she were trying to seal away the tears that threatened to spill. But instead of letting her sorrow show, a brave smile broke through, illuminating her face with a flicker of hope.

With a gentle tug on Julian's hand, she led him away from the somber atmosphere of the mourning hall, her eyes sparkling with a childlike wonder as she pointed up toward the vast expanse of the night sky. "She and Dad turned into stars up there," she declared, her voice a soft melody, yet filled with an unwavering certainty. "They're watching over me every single day. Your mom and dad must be up there too, right?" Before they stepped out into the cool night air, she reached into her pocket and pressed the last piece of candy into Julian's palm, her small fingers brushing against his.

need any more." Later, as he sought out the maids to inquire about Sydney, an unsettling realization

to brush her teeth every morning and night. Despite his best efforts, the inevitable happened. When she turned ten, she faced her first dental filling. Julian accompanied her, sitting by her side as she cried and wailed, her distress echoing through the sterile room as if the world

heart, growing deeper and more vivid with each passing year. The sound of her laughter, the glimmer of her tears, and her stubborn little habits resurfaced in his

he ever find peace with that reality? He had never aligned himself with anyone else, yet to Sydney, his words seemed to cut like a knife. With a faint smile, she asked, "And this is how you show it? By abandoning me back then? Or by expecting me to swallow my pride now?" They were not the children they once were. Back then, she would have believed every word he uttered, and he would have

changed, or had she? As Sydney returned to her apartment, Julian's words reverberated in her thoughts. He had insisted he had never favored anyone else. But what did all those years signify? The more she pondered it, the more tangled her thoughts became. 1/2 In her hand, she held a property deed. "Caleb gave me this," Tiffany said, her tone steady. "He thought you wouldn't accept it, so he asked me to pass it along." It was the title deed to a standalone villa, already transferred into Sydney's name.

honestly? I think it's compensation. If the Hampton family hadn't

him. Something was amiss. That action was entirely out of character for her. She had harbored disdain for Penelope for years,