Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 635

Sydney's voice remained soft and steady, yet every word settled deep inside Julian and took root.

He lowered his gaze to her luminous, watery eyes and felt warmth flood his chest.

How could she be this lovable?

Sydney missed little. When she sensed his breathing grow heavier, she warned at once, "Control yourself. Not now..."

At a time like this, any recklessness could affect the baby.

Amusement flickered in his eyes at her caution. He pinched her cheek lightly. "What exactly is going on in that head of yours? Do you take me for some kind of animal?”

As if he would lose control when he knew her body could not handle it. He had only been thinking how undeserving he was to have met someone like her.

Sydney touched her nose and replied with perfect composure, "I was just kindly reminding you."

"Yes, yes. You are the kindest." He ruffled her hair, then lay beside her and drew her into his arms. "Go to sleep."

nestled against him and closed her eyes. Exhaustion weighed on her, yet sleep refused to

little strange today? As if he

pinpoint what felt wrong, or whether she had imagined

resting on her back paused, then resumed its slow, soothing

wasn't angry," Julian said

her thoughts still

crown of her head. "When I walked him out, that old man who prides himself on never showing weakness had

his tone, Sydney did not smile. After a long silence, she pressed her lips together. "He must

but guilt. Her involvement had led to Alan's wife being poisoned. Instead of blaming her, her mentor blamed

stubborn old man carried too much pride to admit his feelings outright. He would likely return home and brood in silence for

knew her well. "So now you plan to inherit the same

a thought even if they hanged themselves. When it came to those who truly loved her, she weighed every

him a look. "I'm just thinking about what

he prompted. "Have you

her to talk to him. He listens

raised a brow in approval.

“Shameless.”