Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 629

Sydney turned around and saw Alan. She rubbed her nose in awkward reflex and wished she could crawl into a crack in the ground.

By contrast, Julian remained as thick skinned as ever. He lifted a brow. "The way you put it, Alan, you make it sound like I'm some kind of bad influence."

Alan did not bother to reply. His expression clearly said, "Aren't you?"

Sydney swallowed her embarrassment and, with Julian's support, stood up. "Why did you come over today? How's Eliana doing?"

She had planned to go to the hospital after breakfast to see Eliana, but Alan had shut that down without discussion. He insisted that she rest properly, and he did so with such firmness that it felt as if he would disown her on the spot if she dared show up.

“She's basically fine," Alan said. “She's just worried about you. She kept pushing me to come check on you.”

He walked over to another wicker chair and sat down, then reached out his hand. "Let me see."

Sydney knew exactly what he meant. She hesitated, then offered her wrist. "It's really nothing serious. I just need to rest for a while and..."

His expression darkened. He looked up at her guilty face and, for a moment, found

down worrying

own daughter. Over the years, their only son had remained abroad. The one

and slowly withdrew his hand. "You've been taking medication. What

acid, and progesterone support,” Sydney said.

her more. One inspired fear.

brief pause, Alan said,

hesitation felt

neglecting her own health. This time, however, he did not say a

with Julian, drank coffee, and talked about projects. The atmosphere felt calm, yet

reason. Alan had not scolded her, but he barely spoke to her afterward. Before

with a smile. "Sydney, the Hutton family is

that she would visit today." sydney had almost

against the table as she stood. Just as she prepared to speak to Alan, he

right. Go greet your guests. It's time for me to head