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.

had always doted on Sydney this way. When they were young, he kept it subtle.

snorted. "You know exactly what I

curved into crescents.

knit hat from a maid and put them

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

she had loved playing in the snow, but he had never joined her. Even when she tugged at his hand and begged, he would pull away stiffly and dismiss her with a

him standing there, aloof and unimpressed. More than once, she had wanted to pack a snowball and throw it straight at his

he watched her animated expression, Julian arched a brow. "Why

played with me

to pass through the living room and overheard her. Under Julian's warning glare, he spoke too quickly.

pressed his tongue

him. "Is that

hesitation. He

the signal. Before Sydney could question him further, he slipped away. She did not even

from the dining area with a can of

she called quickly. “Did Julian print the

answered without thinking, "Of course. They're all in the hidden room inside his

him. He turned toward Julian, assuming embarrassment, and grinned. "If you're