Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 646

As Christmas approached, Jouleston saw its first snowfall of the season.

After several days of careful rest, Sydney's health improved significantly.

Julian noticed how her gaze lingered on the snow-covered courtyard, her eyes bright with anticipation. He gave in first.

"Want to play?”

“Yes.” She nodded earnestly. The white landscape reflected in her eyes and made them shine

She had barely stepped outside in recent days. Cabin fever had set in. Snow was the one temptation she could not resist.

His expression softened, and a faint smile curved his lips with open indulgence. "Then go.”

Peter had just come up from the basement lounge. When he saw the scene, he shuddered in exaggerated discomfort and shot Elliot a look.

Elliot rolled his eyes. "What? Too much PDA for you?"

Lately, their employer rarely left Sydney's side. Elliot had grown used to it.

way. When they were young, he kept it subtle. Now, he made no effort to hide

know exactly what

eyes curved into crescents.

took a pair of fluffy gloves and a knit hat from a maid and put them on her himself with careful attention. "I'll go

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

joined her. Even when she tugged at his hand

there, aloof

he watched her animated expression,

with me before.You always said I

and overheard her. Under Julian's warning glare, he spoke too quickly. "He was pretending. Every time you played outside, he

pressed his tongue to

up at him. "Is

came without hesitation. He shot Elliot another

slipped away. She did not even have

dining area with a

called quickly. “Did Julian print the photos

thinking, "Of course. They're

him. He turned toward Julian, assuming embarrassment, and