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.

doted on Sydney this way. When they were

know exactly what

eyes curved into crescents.

hat

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

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

there, aloof and unimpressed. More than once, she had wanted to pack a snowball and throw

as he watched her animated expression, Julian arched

"You never played with me before.You always

living room and overheard her. Under Julian's warning glare, he spoke too quickly. "He was pretending. Every

his tongue to his

him.

without hesitation. He shot Elliot another

recognized the signal. Before Sydney could question him further, he slipped away. She did

dining

called quickly. “Did Julian print the photos he secretly took

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

mid-sentence when he felt a sharp gaze land on him. He turned toward Julian, assuming embarrassment, and grinned. "If you're shy about it,