Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

Chapter 620

Sydney remembered clearly that she had only told Julian that

her adoptive parents’ deaths were caused by Eloise. She had

never mentioned Flint.

Julian showed no surprise at her question. He walked to the bed,

sat down, and tucked the blanket around her before he

answered, "I don't just know who he is.”

He paused. He noticed the confusion in her eyes, brushed the

loose hair back from her ear, and continued. "! also know that

Eloise killed your adoptive parents to avenge him, using the

network Flint left behind before he went to prison."

Sydney froze. She had not expected him to know more than she

did.

“Flint was released not long ago," she said slowly. "He's been

keeping a low profile since then. He probably wants to stay quiet

for now and avoid direct conflict.”

The thought settled, and she followed it through. "So we used

tonight to see if we could trace him out?”

Julian nodded, approval clear in his expression.

If Flint was avoiding direct contact, his power had likely thinned

during his years inside. If he was given time to rebuild, things

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would only become more difficult

For Julian, Flint would inevitably help Eloise fight for control. For

Sydney, the danger was even more immediate. They had to drag

him out as soon as possible.

Sydney pressed her lips together. "Will you be in danger?"

After tonight, Julian would leave no opening for anyone to hurt

her again.

But what about him? Risk was unavoidable. In the past, he had

often chosen that path. Cornered, then reborn.

Julian held her gaze. "I won't."

"Really?"

He saw the worry on her face. He knew Elliot and the others had

told her plenty about his past.

Back then, all he wanted was power, and he wanted it fast. Only

with leverage against Eloise could he pull Sydney back under his

protection. Because of that, he often hurt himself as much as he

hurt the enemy.

Now things were different. He took her warm, soft hand and

nodded. "Precious, before, | had nothing to lose. Now | do. You

and Grandma need me."

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She understood what he meant.

It was not that they had not needed him before. It was that he

had been unable to give them anything then. He could not even

guarantee his own life. All he could do was gamble again and

again.

Now he could protect them. That was why he would not risk

himself lightly.

Sydney looped an arm around his neck and reminded him gently,

“Not just me and Grandma. There's the baby too.”

She freed one hand and pointed at her rounded belly.

Before he could respond, she sucked in a sharp breath. "Ah.

His expression tightened. "What is it?"

"She, w-well..." she stammered, flustered with excitement. "She

just kicked me. Did you feel that?"

She guided his hand to the spot.

"Baby, this is Daddy," she said softly. "Kick Daddy."

Julian watched her, momentarily dazed

She was already acting like a mother.

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He felt a little awkward and was about to pull his hand back

when something tapped against his palm. It was light, subtle,

and unmistakable.

Sydney beamed. "See? Our daughter's so smart. She

understands me."

His lips curved, and he nodded. "Mm. A smart baby."

He had promised her that he would treat the child as his own.

That meant she truly was his daughter.

When their eyes met, Sydney caught the flicker that crossed his

gaze. She could not name it. She only knew that if he knew the

truth, he would be even happier.

The fear from earlier still lingered in her chest. She decided not

to wait for some perfect moment and revealed it outright. "

Julian, she really is your daughter.”

She did not know what would happen next. She only wanted to

live each moment well.

The words hit Julian hard. For a second, he did not process

them at all. His fingers, still resting on her belly, trembled. His

voice tightened. "Say that again. Do you mean she's my

biological daughter, or—"

“There is no or." She pressed his hand more firmly against her

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belly and said clearly, "She's your biological daughter. Absolutely.