Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 549

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 549**

**Chapter 549**

Days had slipped by like grains of sand through Julian’s fingers, each one stretching into an eternity without Sydney. The ache in his heart had grown unbearable, prompting him to change his flight at the last possible moment, a decision born from desperation. Now, as he held her close, the warmth of her body against his felt like a balm to his weary soul, yet he could feel his composure slipping away, unraveling like a thread pulled too tight.

Suddenly, Sydney’s voice broke the spell that had wrapped around them. With a gentle reluctance, he pulled back, releasing her lips from the intoxicating kiss that had consumed them. He lowered his head, his breath warm against her skin as he playfully nipped at her earlobe, each teasing bite sending a delightful shiver down her spine.

“Mm? What is it?” he murmured, his voice thick with emotion, low and husky. “Tell me. I am listening.”

His hands continued their exploration, almost instinctively. At some point, he had pressed her back against the wall, creating a cocoon of intimacy around them. One arm encircled her, effectively caging her in, while the other slid downward, moving with a deliberate, almost reverent care that spoke volumes of his desire.

Sydney had always recognized Julian’s intelligence, but in moments like this, she was taken aback by how deeply he understood her. It was as if he could read her thoughts, deciphering her feelings without her needing to voice them.

As his hand ventured lower, he felt the subtle shift in her body, a response that unnerved him yet thrilled him at the same time. He didn’t hesitate; instead, he grew bolder, knowing exactly what made her pulse race and what boundaries she had set. He was acutely aware of what could unravel her in an instant.

Flustered and a hint angry, Sydney bit her lip, her breath hitching as she summoned the courage to ask, “Which do you want more? A boy or a girl?”

She hadn’t envisioned revealing this news in such an intimate moment. The atmosphere was charged with passion, far from the serene setting she had imagined for such an important conversation. Yet, the urge to share this monumental news with him was overpowering. She longed to witness his reaction, to see if surprise or excitement would light up his features.

The boy who had played beside her for so many years was about to step into the role of a father.

Her question caught Julian off guard, freezing him for a fleeting moment as the weight of her words settled in. The thought of a child had always lingered in the recesses of his heart, a quiet whisper that had grown louder with each passing day. The woman he adored was carrying a baby, yet the reality struck him—this child might not carry his blood.

His hand slowed its descent, one palm resting gently on her waist while the other found its way to her gently rounding belly, a silent acknowledgment of the life growing within her.

“Boy,” he declared, his voice still laced with desire, yet the certainty of his answer rang clear. It felt as if he had been holding onto that wish for a lifetime, and now it was finally spoken aloud. He wanted a son.

Sydney blinked, momentarily taken aback. “You don’t want a daughter?”

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