Once doormat Now Untouchable Novel

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Chapter 649

‘Peter and the others?’

Sydney did not give the message much thought at first. Only

after she changed and went downstairs did she understand what

“the others" meant.

In addition to Peter and Nathan, five more bodyguards waited

outside. The scene resembled a coordinated security detail.

On the way to Seraph Villa, she texted Julian.

Sydney: [Are you guarding against Tristan?]

She paused before sending another message. Something felt

wrong, It had only been a few days. Would Tristan really make

another move so soon?

A reply appeared almost instantly.

Julian: [It's Megan. Someone arranged bail for her. She escaped]

Sydney's fingers tightened around her phone. She assumed a

dubious friend of Megan's had stepped in

Sydney: [Then I'll finish Madam Hutton's treatment and come

back early.]

She did not want to cause more trouble. Had she known Megan

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had escaped, she might not have left the house at all

Julian responded at once.

Julian: [Relax. With Peter and the others there, she won't dare

act openly]

Sydney replied with a simple "Okay," reassured by his

confidence.

She had called ahead, so James was already waiting at the gate

when she arrived.

"You're here." The car door had barely opened before the usually

reserved and composed man stepped forward, reaching out

ahead of Peter to steady her with the easy familiarity of an older

brother. “Slow down. You're cleared to be out already? How's

your recovery?"

In recent days, the Huttons had wanted to visit her at Delta

Mansion but held back. They did not want to disturb her rest.

With Megan still at large, they also felt too ashamed to face her.

It seemed Julian had spared her those details.

“Im much better." She touched James' arm lightly for balance,

then straightened. "Thank you, James."

"Sydney!" Florence called from the villa entrance, her voice

bright with relief.

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Sydney turned toward her, her expression softening. "I'm feeling

better now, so | came to do acupuncture for you. It should help

speed up your recovery. I'm sorry my situation delayed your

treatment..."

“Silly girl." Florence feigned annoyance and gave her a light

scolding. "Was that something you could control? I'm already

glad you came. Next time, tell me. I'll go to Delta Mansion

instead."

Despite Julian's precautions, Megan's escape left Florence

uneasy.

Sydney smiled. “Okay. | understand.”

She reached for the wheelchair from the housekeeper, but

Florence refused to let her take it.

They entered the sitting room together. Florence even tried to

decline the acupuncture. "There's no need. It may look simple,

but it still—"

"it truly doesn't take any effort,” Sydney cut in with a soft laugh. "

If | weren't avoiding long periods of sitting, | could already return

to the clinic.”

After Alan adjusted her prescription, her recovery had

progressed faster than expected. She felt genuinely well.

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“Alright, alright. We'll listen to you." Florence glanced toward the

courtyard. "Diana is out of town for a meeting today. But that

rascal Raymond is already on his way back. Stay for lunch with

us."

Sydney offered an apologetic smile. "I won't stay for lunch. I'll

head back after the treatment."

Atrace of disappointment crossed Florence's face. "Why not at

least eat?"

“| only learned on the way here that Megan escaped," Sydney

said frankly. "If I'm gone too long, Julian will worry."

In truth, she would worry as well.

Florence and James exchanged a look, their expressions

shifting at once.

Sydney noticed. "What is it?"

“They're feeling guilty, that's all.” A familiar, lazy voice drifted in

from the doorway.

Raymond walked in and stopped before her. He did not soften

the truth. "The one who arranged Megan's bail was Theodore."