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

[Then I'll finish Madam Hutton's treatment

Had she known Megan had escaped, she might not have left

With Peter and the others there,

simple "Okay," reassured

had called ahead, so James was already waiting

stepped forward, reaching out ahead of Peter to steady her with the easy familiarity of an older brother. “Slow down. You're cleared to be out already?

at Delta Mansion but held back. They did not want to

large, they also felt too ashamed

had spared her those

James' arm lightly for balance, then straightened. "Thank you,

Florence called from the villa entrance, her voice bright with

expression softening. "I'm feeling better now, so I came to do acupuncture for you.

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

precautions, Megan's escape left

smiled. “Okay.

wheelchair from the housekeeper, but Florence

room together. Florence even tried to decline the acupuncture. "There's

effort,” Sydney cut in with a