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."

closed her eyes. Exhaustion weighed on

she shifted in his embrace. "Do you think Alan seemed a little strange today? As if he was

voice. She could not pinpoint what felt

her back paused, then resumed

Julian said gently. "He was

she repeated, her thoughts still

chin lightly on the crown of her head. "When I walked him out, that old man who

long silence, she pressed her lips together. "He must think my condition is

only heartache, but guilt. Her involvement had led to Alan's wife

his feelings outright. He

"So now you plan to inherit the same habit and feel guilty with

even if they hanged themselves. When it came to those who

"I'm

he prompted. "Have you

ask her to talk to him. He

in approval. "Mm. I

“Shameless.”