Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 620

Sydney remembered clearly that she had only told Julian that her adoptive parents’ deaths were caused by Eloise. She had never mentioned Flint.

Julian showed no surprise at her question. He walked to the bed, sat down, and tucked the blanket around her before he answered, "I don't just know who he is.”

He paused. He noticed the confusion in her eyes, brushed the loose hair back from her ear, and continued. "I also know that Eloise killed your adoptive parents to avenge him, using the network Flint left behind before he went to prison."

Sydney froze. She had not expected him to know more than she did.

“Flint was released not long ago," she said slowly. "He's been keeping a low profile since then. He probably wants to stay quiet for now and avoid direct conflict.”

The thought settled, and she followed it through. "So we used tonight to see if we could trace him out?”

Julian nodded, approval clear in his expression.

If Flint was avoiding direct contact, his power had likely thinned during his years inside. If he was given time to rebuild, things would only become more difficult

For Julian, Flint would inevitably help Eloise fight for control. For

Sydney, the danger was even more immediate. They had to drag him out as soon as possible.

lips together. "Will you be in

leave no opening for anyone to hurt her

In the past, he had often

held her

"Really?"

saw the worry on her face. He knew Elliot and the others had

wanted it fast. Only with leverage against Eloise could he pull Sydney back under his protection. Because of that,

hand and nodded. "Precious, before, | had nothing to lose. Now | do. You and Grandma need

understood what

been unable to give them anything then. He could not even guarantee his own

could protect them. That was why he would not

looped an arm around his neck and reminded him

and Grandma.

and pointed at her rounded

he could respond, she sucked in a sharp breath. "Ah. His expression tightened. "What

flustered with excitement. "She just kicked me. Did

his hand

this is Daddy," she said

her, momentarily