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

to pick up a few things." Nathan gave a vague explanation, then added quickly, "Please don't worry. I need to

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

as Julian was safe, that was enough. She

And behind

Sterling safe too," Nathan answered solemnly, then wasted no time

Sydney did not

and clear, yet no sound rose from downstairs. Beside her, Tiffany watched her

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

out." Sydney turned to face her. Dark circles shadowed her eyes, and restlessness showed in every line of her face.

Megan are plotting something, and Julian went to deal

went out for work, so she had not asked. Given her profession, she

the bottom of a shoe, impossible to shake off. They were still talking

was

and nearly jumped off the bed. Tiffany caught her at