Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 571

Chapter 571

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Chapter 571

Sydney’s nerves, stretched tight all day, finally loosened a little.

Of course she did not refuse. After she reminded Marcus of a few precautions, she returned to Delta Mansion with Julian.

Delta Mansion stayed quiet even during the day, so the sudden activity caught them off guard. Night had settled in, and before they even stepped inside, they sensed an unusual bustle.

Sydney exchanged a look with Julian. They walked in together and froze.

The entire reception hall had been transformed. Around the coffee table, the floor was covered with mother-and -baby supplies. Large items included baby strollers, cribs, and changing tables in a wide range of styles, easily a dozen or more. Smaller items formed neat stacks of baby clothes and other essentials.

Julian walked closer and noticed a set of jewelry on the coffee table. Agatha had treasured it for years and had never been willing to wear it.

He clicked his tongue. “What exactly are you planning here?”

“For Sydney, of course.” Agatha turned to Sydney with earnest eyes. “I know you’re worried about Eliana, so just focus on taking care of her. Leave everything else to me.”

Four months remained before the due date, but plenty needed arranging in advance. Supplies were only the start. A maternity nanny, a nutritionist, the hospital, and the attending doctor all needed early bookings because the best options filled up fast.

Julian knew his grandmother treated Sydney well. Even so, seeing her bring out her most precious belongings surprised him.

He glanced at Sydney in amusement. “She plans to empty the family vault for you.”

He had worried she might keep her discomfort to herself and stay polite on the surface. Now he realized he had been overthinking.

Sydney had expected Agatha to be happy once she learned the child’s parentage, but she had never imagined this level of excitement.

She looked down at the bracelet already clasped on her wrist, then at the necklace Agatha seemed ready to place

around her neck.

Nerve-racking was the only word for it. Judging by the translucence and quality, the full set would reach eight figures with ease.

When Julian said “emptying the vault,” he had not exaggerated.

Sydney felt touched, but she removed the bracelet at once. “Grandma, I appreciate your kindness. I can accept the other things, but this is too valuable. You should keep it.”

She placed the bracelet back in the jewelry box without leaving room for argument.

Both sides held their ground, so Julian stepped in. “Grandma, why don’t you keep it for now? Everything in this

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family will be hers sooner or later. No need to rush.”

Agatha hesitated, then agreed. She said to Sydney, “Then I’ll keep it for you. Whenever you want to wear it, come get it.”

“All right. I will listen to you.” This time, Sydney agreed without hesitation.

Otherwise, accepting something so valuable would weigh on her.

As for the baby, she was the one who chose to keep the child. She did not want Agatha, as an elder, to feel obligated to give so much in return.

Agatha did not linger. She headed upstairs with brisk steps and began directing the housekeepers to arrange the nursery and toy room.

Julian wrapped an arm around Sydney and led her to the dining room. He twitched his mouth. “Did you see the family lock and the huge gold bracelet next to that jewelry set?”

“I did.” Sydney had been startled too.

That family lock would feel heavy even on her, let alone a baby.

Agatha had been thoughtful, though. The heavy set was clearly for good luck. She had prepared a lighter set for everyday wear.

Sydney could feel the love and expectation Agatha had poured into this child. It was something she had never truly received from her own family.

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