Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 632

The Huttons had always placed Sydney's health above everything else. After Julian spoke, no one pressed the matter further. His reasoning was sound. Florence felt reassured by his attentiveness.

"You've thought it through." Agatha released a quiet breath. A simple visit was one thing. Attempting to take her granddaughter-in-law and great-granddaughter away was quite another. She glanced at the time and smiled.

"It's almost lunchtime. Stay and have a simple meal with us."

"Yes," Sydney said gently to Florence.

'It's been a while since we've eaten together." The words nearly brought Florence to tears. She turned her head to compose herself, then nodded quickly.

"Good. Good." The rest of the Hutton family agreed at once.

As everyone headed toward the dining room, Raymond and Julian lagged a few steps behind Raymond got straight to the point.

"Alan never said that, did he?" Julian was shameless. He would not loosen his hold on his sister for even a moment. He had been that way since childhood. It was no wonder Sydney once believed he disliked her. Julian showed no hint of guilt. He merely smiled.

"Then go ask Alan." Raymond had no intention of doing that. Alan would take Julian's side anyway. When Raymond fell silent, Julian's smile deepened.

"You should thank me."

sister?" Julian shot him a sidelong glance, pride

you the chance to upgrade to uncle." Raymond gave a

anyone else

last person on earth

"You knew too?"

truly had been the last

just me. My whole family

Florence. Diana had warned him not to tell Julian first. At last, he won a

Agatha played gracious hosts, and the Hutton family observed every courtesy in return. After lunch, the Huttons did not linger. They worried about tiring Sydney. She was about

Sydney glanced at the Huttons. For reasons she could not explain, the

A hand patted

finish." Sydney smiled up at Diana, lifted the bowl, and drank it in one breath. The bitterness had not yet faded when

"For the aftertaste."

at the sweetness and smiled. "All

"I'll walk you out."

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