Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 414

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 414**
**Chapter 414**

For weeks, Nathan had been a silent guardian, discreetly positioning men to watch over Sydney from the shadows. Their presence was a quiet assurance, a promise of safety. But the crash came like a thunderclap, sudden and unforgiving, leaving no time for anyone to react, let alone protect her from the devastating impact.

As the news of the accident spread through Jouleston, it was as if a dark cloud had descended upon the town, enveloping everyone in a shroud of disbelief and fear.

Julian felt the world tilt beneath him, his heart stuttering in his chest before he sprang to his feet, urgency propelling him forward. “How is she?” His voice was hoarse, a desperate plea for answers.

“Ms. Wilson…” Nathan’s tone was laden with an unbearable weight of guilt. “She’s gone.”

“Gone?” The word sliced through the air, sharp and unforgiving, leaving a gaping wound in its wake.

“The site was gridlocked after the collision,” Nathan hurriedly explained, his voice trembling slightly. “Only a few government vehicles managed to get through before they sealed off the road. By the time my men arrived, the car was empty. Ms. Wilson wasn’t there.”

Julian’s breath turned ragged, a storm of emotions swirling within him. He barked coldly, “Gone? Do you even grasp the gravity of what you’re saying?”

“Mr. Sterling,” Elliot interjected, stepping forward, his presence a stabilizing force in the chaotic room. “They targeted Brimcrest deliberately to evade our reach. Blaming Nathan won’t change anything. What we need to focus on now is finding Ms. Wilson.”

Panic clawed at Julian’s chest, a relentless beast threatening to consume him whole. He fought against it, forcing himself to breathe deeply, to reclaim his sense of purpose. His jaw tightened with determination. “Prepare the car. We’re heading to Brimcrest.”

As they sped through the darkening streets, Julian wasted no time in dialing Raymond. Brimcrest City was the Hutton family’s domain, a place where connections ran deep. If anyone had the means to abduct Sydney, the Hutton network could track her down faster than anyone else.

In the rearview mirror, Elliot observed Julian’s tense expression, silently praying for a miracle. He remembered the devastation that had washed over Julian when Sydney had married. If something truly happened to her now, the consequences would be unimaginable.

And Sydney had only just begun to reclaim her life, to breathe freely once more. She deserved tranquility, not this chaos.

When Sydney finally stirred back to consciousness, a dull throb pulsed through her head, and the sterile scent of antiseptic filled her senses. She blinked against the dim light, disoriented, her surroundings slowly coming into focus.

Night had settled outside, casting a blanket of darkness beyond the window. An IV drip hung beside her bed, the liquid flowing steadily into her veins, offering a lifeline as her mind began to piece together the fragments of the crash.

Her hand instinctively flew to her abdomen, fingers brushing against the familiar curve beneath her palm. A wave of relief washed over her, but it was quickly followed by a rush of anxiety.

“She’s awake.” Diana’s sharp features softened as she leaned closer, her voice gentle and reassuring. “Don’t worry. The baby’s fine. You just need to rest for a little while.”

Sydney’s expression relaxed, her eyes locking onto Diana’s face, confusion flickering within them. “Diana?” she managed to whisper, her mind racing. Wasn’t she supposed to be with Caleb?

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