Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 630

Raymond had spent the most time around Sydney. He caught the confusion on her face and flicked a look at his mother.

Florence had come with only one purpose, to see Sydney. Now that she stood before her and saw her safe and whole, relief washed away every other thought.

She noticed Raymond's cue and realized Sydney felt boxed in She reached out at once. "I heard Diana and the others were coming to see you. I happened to be free, so I came along."

"Thank you for worrying about me." Warmth settled in Sydney's chest. She moved closer and sat beside Florence, then glanced at the elderly couple and greeted them politely. "Mr. Albus. Ms. Elizabeth."

The names landed like needles.

Albus held himself together. Elizabeth did not. Her eyes reddened at once. She stood and nearly rushed forward, only to be caught by Diana's hand.

Diana leaned close and whispered, "Remember what you promised before you came."

Elizabeth looked at Sydney's pale face and forced herself tostop.

Then the housekeeper let something slip while preparing the gifts. That was how this group ended

Elizabeth have made? To keep her

had lost for decades stood

the woman had reacted

saw Elizabeth calm again, she smoothed things over."They didn't just come because they miss

cabinet by the entryway was

see me already means a lot. These

she could finish, Diana patted her hand and laughed. "You've known my mom long enough. She treats you like a daughter. If you

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out

realized the slip and

mind. "You've called me ‘bro’ since you were little. If that doesn't make us family,

smiled and nodded. Denying it would have felt

have said out loud, "Every time I called

wondered, long ago, if Raymond disliked