Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable

Chapter 668

"What do you mean he won't be back?" The relief Sydney had just felt shot straight back into her throat.

"Did something happen to him?"

Otherwise, why had only Nathan returned? There was still no sign of Julian or Peter. One anxious thought after another crowded her mind.

Hearing her voice begin to shake, Nathan realized she had misunderstood. He hurried to explain, "No, nothing happened. We actually gained quite a bit from it." He added, "He is with Ms. Diana and Mr. Raymond Hutton right now."

Sydney studied his face. He did not look like he was lying.

" You're not just saying that to calm me down?" She had nearly miscarried not long ago. If Julian wanted to keep her from worrying, he might hide things from her.

"I'm telling the truth." Nathan looked ready to swear an oath.

"If you don't trust Mr. Sterling, then trust Ms. Hutton. Or call her and ask yourself." Only then did Sydney truly believe him. She let out a slow breath.

why did you come back early?"

things." Nathan gave a vague explanation, then added

the only person who could freely enter Julian's study was Elliot, who had stayed behind to protect her. Sydney did not

enough. She only reminded

Megan. And behind Megan, the

And we'll keep Mr. Sterling safe too," Nathan

Sydney did not

yet no sound rose from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany watched her toss and turn, then sit up

today. Eat breakfast with me, then let's go shopping. It

Sydney turned to face her. Dark circles shadowed her eyes, and restlessness

Megan are plotting something, and Julian went to deal with

Julian went out for work, so

gum to the bottom of a shoe, impossible to shake off. They were still talking when someone knocked on the

was

upright, startled and overjoyed, and nearly jumped