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

"You know exactly what I

curved

gloves and a knit hat from a maid and put them

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

in the snow, but he had never joined her. Even when she tugged at his

the floor-to-ceiling windows and see him standing there, aloof and unimpressed. More than once, she had wanted to pack a snowball and

expression, Julian arched a brow.

huffed. "You never played with me

he spoke too quickly. "He was pretending. Every time

his tongue to his

at him.

came without hesitation. He shot Elliot another look of

could question him further, he slipped away. She did

then, Peter walked past from the dining area with a can of

Julian print

answered without thinking, "Of course. They're all

turned toward Julian, assuming embarrassment, and grinned.