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.

they were young, he kept it subtle. Now, he made

snorted. "You know exactly

curved into crescents.

hat from a maid and put them on her himself with careful attention.

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

never joined her. Even when she tugged at his hand and begged, he would pull away stiffly and dismiss her with a single

she played outside, she would glance back at the floor-to-ceiling windows and see him standing there, aloof and unimpressed. More than once, she had wanted to pack a snowball and throw

expression, Julian arched a brow.

huffed. "You never played with me before.You always said I

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

pressed his tongue to his

up at him. "Is

without hesitation. He shot Elliot another look of

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

walked past from the dining area with

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

thinking, "Of course. They're all in the hidden room inside

Julian, assuming embarrassment, and grinned. "If you're shy about it,