Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

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Chapter 630

Raymond had spent the most time around Sydney. He caught

the confusion on her face and flicked a look at his mother.

Florence had come with only one purpose, to see Sydney. Now

that she stood before her and saw her safe and whole, relief

washed away every other thought.

She noticed Raymond's cue and realized Sydney felt boxed in

She reached out at once. "I heard Diana and the others were

coming to see you. | happened to be free, so | came along."

"Thank you for worrying about me." Warmth settled in Sydney's

chest. She moved closer and sat beside Florence, then glanced

at the elderly couple and greeted them politely. "Mr. Albus. Ms.

Elizabeth."

The names landed like needles.

Albus held himself together. Elizabeth did not. Her eyes

reddened at once. She stood and nearly rushed forward, only to

be caught by Diana's hand.

Diana leaned close and whispered, "Remember what you

promised before you came."

Elizabeth looked at Sydney's pale face and forced herself to

stop.

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Diana had planned to come only with Florence. Theodore

insisted on joining. Then the housekeeper let something slip

while preparing the gifts. That was how this group ended up

together.

What promise could Elizabeth have made? To keep her

emotions in check. To avoid shocking Vee.

Yet the granddaughter they had lost for decades stood right

there. How could she feel nothing?

Agatha had no idea why the woman had reacted so strongly.

When she saw Elizabeth calm again, she smoothed things over."

They didn't just come because they miss you. Look at what they

brought."

Sydney followed her gesture. The cabinet by the entryway was

stacked with expensive gift boxes. She turned back, startled.

"You coming to see me already means a lot. These gifts are too

much. | can't—"

Before she could finish, Diana patted her hand and laughed. *

You've known my mom long enough. She treats you like a

daughter. If you make her carry all this back, she might cry the

whole way home."

Raymond added without thinking, "Exactly. We're family. No

need to be polite."

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"Family?" The word slipped out before she could stop it.

Sydney realized the slip and felt rude herself.

Raymond did not mind. "You've called me ‘bro’ since you were

little. If that doesn't make us family, what does?”

“It does." Sydney smiled and nodded. Denying it would have felt

worse

If not for the elders present, she would have said out loud, "Every

time | called you that, you looked annoyed.”

She had even wondered, long ago, if Raymond disliked her.

Otherwise, why would he always keep his distance?

James caught the faint scent of medicine in the air and frowned.

“How are you feeling now? Were you all right after getting back

last night? You have to be careful during your pregnancy."

"I'm okay." Sydney smiled and touched her belly. "I just need

proper rest for a while.”

That meant no overwork and staying calm. With Julian, Agatha,

and Polly watching her like hawks, overwork was impossible

anyway.

Everyone relaxed. They all wanted Sydney well. The three Hutton

siblings were famously lacking in one respect. Each was past

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30, and none had a child. Now the family's hopes rested on the

baby she carried.

As long as Sydney stayed safe, everything else was a bonus.

Albus could not help himself. He slapped his thigh, joy spilling

across his face. "That's good. That's good."

"Yes." Sydney nodded obediently, her mind crowded with

questions.

The Huttons felt strange today. Raymond most of all. He had felt

off for days now.