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.

did you come back

explanation,

study was Elliot, who had stayed behind to protect her. Sydney did not ask further questions.

safe, that was enough. She only

behind Megan, the forces involved

safe too," Nathan answered solemnly,

night, Sydney did not

from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany watched her toss and turn, then sit up at last.

to the law firm today. Eat breakfast with me, then let's go shopping. It will

circles shadowed her eyes, and restlessness showed in every

are plotting something, and Julian went to deal with it last night."

Voss family to explain any of this. Tiffany had assumed Julian went out for work, so she had

bottom of a shoe, impossible to shake off.

was

coming!" Sydney jolted upright, startled and overjoyed, and nearly jumped off the bed. Tiffany caught