Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 649

‘Peter and the others?’

Sydney did not give the message much thought at first. Only after she changed and went downstairs did she understand what “the others" meant.

In addition to Peter and Nathan, five more bodyguards waited outside. The scene resembled a coordinated security detail.

On the way to Seraph Villa, she texted Julian.

Sydney: [Are you guarding against Tristan?]

She paused before sending another message. Something felt wrong, It had only been a few days. Would Tristan really make another move so soon?

A reply appeared almost instantly.

Julian: [It's Megan. Someone arranged bail for her. She escaped]

Sydney's fingers tightened around her phone. She assumed a dubious friend of Megan's had stepped in

Hutton's

Had she known Megan had escaped, she might not have left the house at all

others there,

replied with a simple "Okay," reassured by his

so James was already waiting at the gate when

had barely opened before the usually reserved and composed man stepped forward, reaching out ahead of Peter to steady her with the easy familiarity of an older

her at Delta Mansion

they also

Julian had spared

lightly for balance,

Florence called from the villa entrance, her voice

feeling better now, so I came to do acupuncture for you. It should help speed up your recovery. I'm sorry my situation

feigned annoyance and gave her a light scolding. "Was that something you could control? I'm already glad you came. Next time, tell me.

precautions, Megan's

“Okay.

wheelchair from the housekeeper, but Florence refused to let her take

the sitting room together. Florence even tried to decline the acupuncture. "There's no need. It may look simple,

truly doesn't take any effort,” Sydney cut in with a