Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 468

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 468**

**Chapter 468**

Tiffany found herself taken aback, though not entirely shocked. The distance between her and Sydney felt monumental, a complex web woven with misunderstandings and a resentment that ran deeper than mere words could express. It was a chasm that couldn’t be bridged in a single night; they needed the luxury of time to untangle the knots that bound them.

With a gentle resolve, Tiffany decided it was best to take her leave. “I’ll head back now,” she said softly, her voice imbued with a warmth that only a true friend could muster. “I just wanted to check on you. Now that I see you’re okay, I can finally breathe easy.”

A flicker of guilt crossed Sydney’s face, as if she had somehow let down her closest companion. The weight of unspoken words hung heavily in the air, and Tiffany could sense the turmoil swirling within Sydney.

Before the silence could deepen any further, Julian’s calm and unhurried voice sliced through the tension. “Since you’re already here, why not stay for dinner?”

He gestured toward the dining table, his eyes glinting with a knowing look. It was clear he was referring to the generous spread of food Tiffany had brought along. There was more than enough to satisfy a small gathering, a feast that had likely been intended for everyone to enjoy together. Yet, after stepping into the charged atmosphere between Sydney and Julian, Tiffany had been ready to retreat.

Sydney, ever the defender of her friends, interjected softly, “She’s the one who bought it.”

Julian raised an eyebrow, his expression a mask of neutrality that offered no clues. He neither confirmed nor denied the statement, leaving a lingering air of mystery.

Neither Tiffany nor Raymond were the type to fuss over formalities. With the invitation hanging in the air, they settled down at the table, as if they had never even considered leaving in the first place.

Julian shot Raymond a playful smirk. “So, letting you eat for free now, huh?”

Raymond cast him a tired look, his patience wearing thin. “I paid for the food, you know. You think I’m not allowed to enjoy it?”

In truth, it was a relief that Sydney didn’t have any brothers. No one would stand a chance against a brother-in-law like Julian, whose sharp tongue could cut through even the thickest of tensions.

‘He can be a fantastic friend—loyal, trustworthy—but as a brother-in-law? Absolutely not. His words are too biting. Then again…’ Raymond’s thoughts darkened. ‘That sister my family just discovered… God help us if she brings home a man like Julian.’

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