Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 744

By the time Sydney arrived at the mall, Tiffany was already waiting outside the coffee shop. She wore an oatmeal-colored coat over a black turtleneck sweater, with her hair falling loosely over her shoulders. She looked less polished than usual, more relaxed.

Even so, Sydney noticed the faint shadows beneath her eyes at a glance.

Sydney walked over and linked arms with her in an easy, familiar gesture. "How long have you been waiting?"

"Just got here." Tiffany handed her the hot latte she was holding. "I got this for you. It's still hot."

Sydney took it and sipped. The warm, slightly bitter drink slid down her throat, and she felt herself warm up a little.

Tilting her head, she studied Tiffany. "So, what's going on?"

Tiffany did not answer. She slipped her arm through Sydney's and headed into the mall. "Let's look around first. It's been ages since we went shopping together."

The two of them browsed from the first floor to the third. Tiffany tried on a few outfits but bought only a scarf. In the end, most of what they purchased turned out to be baby items.

Sydney picked up a pale yellow onesie and waved it in front of Tiffany. "This little dress is cute, right?"

Tiffany's eyes lit up. "So cute."

Sydney examined it, then put it back and picked up a pink one beside it, clearly enjoying herself. "I think this one might be even cuter."

Tiffany watched her enthusiasm, and her smile deepened. "You really do have an eye for this. This one is better."

"Of course." Sydney lifted her chin proudly and had the clerk wrap up both items.

Tired after shopping, the two of them walked arm in arm into a café.

Sydney ordered a mango drink, and Tiffany got a black coffee.

Sydney frowned at the pitch-black drink. "Didn't you say you were in a bad mood? Why drink something this bitter?"

"Bitter helps me think clearly." Tiffany stirred the coffee with a small spoon but didn't drink it.

Sydney gave her arm a gentle pat.

Outside, the sky gradually darkened, but the mall's atrium remained bright beneath the lights.

Tiffany suddenly spoke. "His family agreed."

Tiffany looked up at her.

"Diana said the Huttons won't interfere in Raymond's marriage anymore. As long as the two of you still have feelings for each other, the choice is yours to make." Sydney continued relaying the message. "She also said some of the things the family did before were inappropriate, and she asked me to apologize to you on her behalf."

Tiffany's grip on the coffee cup tightened slightly.

An apology?

She had never imagined that a woman who stood at the very top, who never had to lower her head to anyone, would actually apologize to her.

"I understand."

Tiffany released the cup, picked it up again, and took a sip. The bitterness spread across her tongue, but somehow it didn't taste as bitter as before.

Sydney looked at her and asked softly, "What are you going to do?"

On this matter, Sydney couldn't offer much advice. But whatever Tiffany decided, she would support her completely.

"I don't know." Tiffany set down her cup and looked out at the crowds passing beyond the window. "We'll see."