Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Sydney is confronted with the shocking revelation that Megan may not be a true Hutton by blood. This revelation triggers a heated confrontation between Megan and James, as Megan feels humiliated in front of Sydney and accuses James of throwing her under the bus. The family history is complicated, with the Huttons having only acknowledged four children since the disappearance of the fifth child, Vivian.

James, embodying family loyalty, insists that respect should be given to Dr. Wilson, who is a guest, while challenging Megan's claim to the Hutton name. Megan's emotions run high as she grapples with guilt and indignation. She lashes out at her family, feeling that they have unfairly placed the burden of their hopes for Vivian onto her, and she accuses them of treating her as a mere substitute. The tension escalates as James reminds her of the family's rules regarding their missing sister, and Megan's frustration boils over.

She recalls the day Vivian was taken, revealing her childhood trauma and the guilt she feels for not being able to save her sister. This moment of vulnerability exposes the deep rift within the family, as James's words hit home, making her question her place in the family and whether she is truly loved. As the confrontation unfolds, Megan's emotional turmoil becomes palpable. She expresses her feelings of being an outcast, overshadowed by Vivian's memory, and accuses her family of neglecting her emotional needs.

The pain of being compared unfavorably to her missing sister weighs heavily on her, leading to tears and a desperate plea for understanding. Just as James tries to respond, Megan storms out, leaving behind a charged atmosphere filled with unresolved emotions. Sydney, who witnesses the entire scene, feels the awkwardness and emotional fallout of the confrontation. James attempts to reassure her, apologizing for the discomfort she experienced. He explains that Megan's behavior stems from being spoiled and that her anger often clouds her judgment.

Despite his calm demeanor, the tension lingers in the air, hinting at deeper family issues that remain unresolved. The chapter concludes with a sense of uncertainty, as the emotional scars within the Hutton family become increasingly evident. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 424** **Chapter 424** Sydney felt her heart seize in disbelief. Could it really be true? Megan wasn't a Hutton by blood? Megan's expression shifted from shock to a fierce glare.

She spun around, her eyes wide with incredulity as she fixed her gaze on James. "James, you would humiliate me like this in front of someone who doesn't belong to our world?" From the moment Theodore had brought her into their home, he had announced to everyone that she was the third child of the Hutton family, a declaration that had gone unchallenged ever since. With the fifth child, Vivian Hutton, having been missing for years, the public perception was clear: there were only four Hutton children-Diana, James, Megan, and Raymond.

ought to treat her with proper respect. But since you don't seem to embrace that role, I must ask-how should I

or disdain. James remained unmoved. "And have you forgotten what Grandfather said?" Albus had always enforced a straightforward rule: no member of the family was to misuse their status or mistreat others. Being confronted in front of Sydney caused Megan's cheeks to flush a deep crimson. Tears threatened to spill as her voice trembled with indignation. "When have I ever

all being so unfair!" Her voice cracked as she pointed an accusatory finger at them. "It's you! You, Mom, and Diana! You're using her as a stand-in for Vee, aren't you? Even my room is on the third floor! Why does she get to claim the second floor the moment she steps into this house?" The Hutton estate had undergone renovations once. Since that time, only the elders and the room that had belonged to the missing fifth child remained on

Florence cherished tranquility and had arranged for all her children, including Diana, to reside on the third floor. Sydney hadn't grasped the deeper meaning behind her assigned room until she caught the blazing fury in Megan's eyes. Megan glared at her, her voice quaking with emotion. "Do you even understand why my mother treats you differently? It's because they can't find Vee! They've poured all their hopes and

and Megan froze, biting her lip until it turned pale. Tears streamed down her cheeks like a torrent. "You're blaming me again. But Dad said it back then! It wasn't my fault! I was just a child, only eight! Those people came to take Vee. What

the kidnappers had burst in and whisked the child away, she hadn't even uttered a single cry for help. If she had screamed, perhaps the guards could have sealed off the exits, and Vee might

James' quiet words sank in, Megan felt her composure shatter. "So you really believe I did it on purpose, don't you?" she sobbed. "None of you have ever cared about me! All you see is Vivian! Did anyone ever stop to

but she had still treated her other children with kindness. After the calamity, everything shifted. Florence turned cold, Diana and James withdrew, and even Raymond ceased all communication with her. If not for Theodore's unwavering support, she might have found herself completely alienated from the family. The more she pondered, the more the injustice of it all gnawed at her. They all shared the same last name, so why was Vivian cherished while she