Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 531

Chapter 531

It felt as though something had suddenly gripped Sydney’s heart, stealing her breath.

On the other end of the line, Julian must not have heard her clearly-probably because of the wind rushing around him.

“Precious, what did you just say?”

Sydney drew in a slow breath, pushing down the ache in her chest.

“Nothing,” she murmured. “You’ve reached the hotel, right?”

Through the speaker, she could hear his steady footsteps, then the faint whoosh of air as he stepped inside.

Before he hung up, she asked quietly, “If I want to reach you later, should I still call this number?”

“Yes,” he said warmly with a low chuckle. “Now can you finally get some sleep?”

‘Not really…’ But Sydney didn’t want Julian to worry. Not when he was half a world away. She nodded anyway, even though he couldn’t see it.

“I’m going to sleep now.” She paused. “You should rest early too.”

It was nighttime there as well, given the time difference.

For a moment, it seemed like he wanted to say something more. But in the end, he only murmured, “Alright.”

When the call ended, Sydney stared at the dark screen and laughed softly to herself.

She was being ridiculous, wasn’t she? Maybe she’d watched too many melodramas-a single woman hearing her man’s voice over the phone and letting her imagination run wild.

He’d been nothing but good to her. She should trust him completely. The thought soothed her. Sleep returned quickly, and she curled under the covers, drifting off in peace,

Even though she’d gone to bed late, her body woke her at its usual time the next morning.

For the next two days, Sydney was scheduled at the clinic for consultations.

Just as she sat down that morning, before calling the first patient, her phone pinged.

It was a voice message from Tiffany. A dramatic wail filled the room. “Babe! Do you miss me? I miss you so much!”

Sydney laughed quietly. Tiffany had gotten too used to living with her. Just a few days apart, and she was already being dramatic.

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Too lazy to type, Sydney recorded a quick reply. “Then come stay at Delta Mansion tonight. We can have a sleepover.”

Agatha’s leg had nearly healed, and she’d been giving the couple space by refusing to move back upstairs. The entire second floor was empty now, just Sydney alone at night. Having Tiffany there would be nice.

Tiffany replied right away, teasing, “And where would I sleep? Between you two?”

“Julian’s on a business trip.”

“Perfect! I’m off today. What time do you finish work? I’ll meet you at the clinic and we’ll go together.”

Sydney smiled. “Around two. But I have a prenatal checkup at the hospital after that.”

“Even better! I’ll go with you. Julian hasn’t been to any of your checkups yet, so I’ll be the first one!”

Sydney laughed again and sent an “OK” sticker before calling her next patient.

By the time Sydney picked up her phone again, it was nearly 2:00 p.m.

Tiffany had already been waiting at the clinic for half an hour. They had lunch together at a nearby restaurant, then headed to the hospital.

Sitting in the passenger seat, Tiffany noticed the hospital name on the GPS and blinked in surprise.

“You’re doing your prenatal checkup at a Sterling Corp. hospital? So you already told Julian about the baby?”

Previously, Sydney had been able to hide her pregnancy thanks to Diana, who had discreetly altered her medical records. But at a Sterling Corp-owned hospital, that trick wouldn’t work

anymore.

“Not yet,” Sydney admitted, her hands steady on the wheel. “But I’m not planning to hide it any longer.”

If he found out through the hospital, that would be fine. If not, she would tell him herself. That would be even better.

Tiffany smiled. “Good. That’s how it should be.”

Seeing her best friend finally reach happiness after so many hardships, Tiffany couldn’t help

but smile too.

Sydney glanced over. “What about you and Raymond? Any progress there?”

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“Don’t even start.” Tiffany shot her a look. “Why on earth did you two let him move into that apartment?”

Raymond may be a proud young heir who wouldn’t do anything inappropriate, but knowing he lived right across the hall made her uneasy.

Then it hit her. That was what felt off.

Someone as aloof and arrogant as Raymond, moving across from her? That didn’t fit his character at all.

Though maybe she was overthinking. Haven was conveniently close to his hospital, after all.

Sydney smiled helplessly. “I swear, it wasn’t my doing. It had nothing to do with me.”

By the time she’d found out, he had already moved in.

Tiffany pinched her cheek playfully at the red light. “Fine, I’ll believe you this once.”

But deep down, she knew it was probably Raymond and Julian teaming up.

That apartment lease was long-term. Whoever lived there was ultimately Julian’s choice.

It was a weekday, and Sterling Corp.’s private hospitals charged high fees, so the obstetrics department wasn’t crowded.

Sydney’s checkup went smoothly.

When it was time for the ultrasound, Tiffany went in with her. As the rhythmic sound of the baby’s heartbeat filled the room, both women felt their eyes sting.

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