Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Tiffany grapples with her complex relationship with Sydney, marked by misunderstandings and deeper resentments. Feeling the emotional distance between them, Tiffany decides to leave after ensuring Sydney is okay, expressing her relief with warmth. Sydney, burdened by guilt, feels the weight of unspoken words, highlighting the turmoil in their friendship.

Before the tension can escalate, Julian invites Tiffany to stay for dinner, hinting at the food she brought. Although Tiffany initially intended to retreat, the atmosphere shifts as they settle at the table. The playful banter between Julian and Raymond lightens the mood, contrasting with Raymond's irritation at Julian's teasing and his own conflicting feelings about family dynamics, particularly regarding their newly discovered sister, Penelope. As dinner progresses, Tiffany mentions Penelope, revealing that she learned of the Hutton family's long-lost daughter from a client.

Raymond's flat response indicates his struggle to accept this new reality, while Sydney reflects on the family's obsession with finding Penelope. Julian's teasing about the situation adds levity, but Raymond's annoyance reveals his deep discomfort with the topic. The conversation shifts to the necessity of further paternity tests, with Tiffany and Raymond agreeing that Penelope seems out of place in their family. Their playful exchange about family attractiveness leads to laughter, easing the earlier tension.

Tiffany recalls her past encounter with Diana, hinting at the complexities of family identity and the lingering impact of past connections, suggesting that even after years, some relationships remain unresolved. Continue Regular Chapter Reading Below **When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 468** **Chapter 468** Tiffany found herself taken aback, though not entirely shocked. The distance between her and Sydney felt monumental, a complex web woven with misunderstandings and a resentment that ran deeper than mere words could express.

It was a chasm that couldn't be bridged in a single night; they needed the luxury of time to untangle the knots that bound them. With a gentle resolve, Tiffany decided it was best to take her leave. "I'll head back now," she said softly, her voice imbued with a warmth that only a true friend could muster. "I just wanted to check on you. Now that I see you're okay, I can finally breathe easy." A flicker of guilt crossed Sydney's face, as if she had somehow let down her closest companion.

Before the silence could deepen any further, Julian's calm and unhurried voice sliced through the tension. "Since you're already here, why not stay for dinner?" He gestured toward the dining table, his eyes glinting with a knowing look. It was

of her friends, interjected softly, "She's the one who bought it." Julian raised an eyebrow, his expression a mask of neutrality that offered no clues. He neither confirmed nor denied the statement, leaving a lingering air of mystery. Neither Tiffany nor Raymond were the type to fuss over formalities. With

him a tired look, his patience wearing thin. "I paid for the food, you know. You think I'm not allowed to enjoy it?" In truth, it was a relief that Sydney didn't have any brothers. No one would stand a

learned about the news from Sydney; rather, one of her clients had mentioned that

said, his tone flat, almost humorously so, as if the absurdity of the situation was too much to bear. Sydney blinked in surprise, her mind racing back to the days when the entire Hutton family had been consumed by the desire to find that missing daughter. Julian, with a casual air, scooped some food

mentioned she's planning to have another test done later, just to be sure." No one at the table voiced any objections. In a family like the Huttons, a little extra caution seemed not only wise but necessary. Tiffany nodded in agreement,

is that attractive, huh? Especially me, right?" Without missing a beat, Tiffany replied, "Actually, you're the one who doesn't fit in." Julian couldn't help but let out a quiet laugh, the tension in the room easing just a bit. Raymond leaned forward, indignation etched on his face. "What's that supposed to mean?" Tiffany took a moment, her lips pursing in thought. She recalled meeting Diana once before-back when the woman was barely in her twenties, already sharp, poised,