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

curved

He took a pair of fluffy gloves and a knit hat from a maid and put them on

Her surprise deepened. "Really?"

her. Even when she tugged at his hand and begged, he

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

expression, Julian arched

played with me before.You always said I was

spoke too quickly. "He was pretending. Every time you played outside, he

his tongue to

up at him. "Is

He shot Elliot another look

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

past from the dining

Julian print the photos he

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

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