Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 592

Chapter 592

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To Florence, this was a matter of life and death. To Theodore, it amounted to little more than a harmless mistake, something he believed could be brushed aside by ignoring it.

She looked at him for a long time, long enough for her eyes to begin to sting. Even then, she could not bring herself to speak. All that remained was disappointment.

Raymond was about to say something, but Diana pressed a hand to his arm and stopped him.

Wearing a faint, unreadable smile, she said, “Since that’s how you see it, what more is there for us to say?”

There was no point in continuing. She should have known long ago that expecting a genuine explanation from Theodore was unrealistic. Fortunately, she had never truly relied on this father to begin with.

Megan felt that things had turned out exactly as they always did. Once again, the Hutton siblings had no leverage over her.

Seizing the moment, she turned to Theodore and said, “By the way, Dad, can I attend the charity gala tonight?”

“Of course you can.” Diana answered even faster than Theodore this time. “If you’re not allowed to go, your father might end up slapping Ray again.”

For the first time, the normally composed and dutiful eldest daughter spoke without restraint, her words openly disrespectful.

Theodore looked helpless. “Fine. If you don’t want Meg to go, then she won’t go.”

There was no chance Megan would accept that. She was about to argue when Diana smiled instead. “She can go if she wants. It has nothing to do with me.”

Hearing this, Megan became even more certain that they had no way to control her. A trace of smugness surfaced in her heart.

Thinking of Penelope, who was separated by only a single wall, she tested the waters. “Then what do you plan to do about Penelope?”

If they pushed Penelope too far, she worried about retaliation. If there was room to negotiate, she would not mind offering a small favor.

James answered calmly, “That’s not something you need to worry about.”

At the same time, the Hampton household buzzed with activity. As the groom’s family, they needed to demonstrate sincerity, especially with the bride’s family being the Huttons.

Once the engagement became official, countless eyes would turn toward the Hampton family.

Adeline brimmed with enthusiasm, personally preparing the gift list and checking every item herself. When she finished calculating the total, the value had already reached seven figures and continued to climb toward eight.

She felt a twinge of pain, but the thought of marrying a Hutton daughter, one who also carried her grandson, made the expense feel worthwhile.

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Chapter 592

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Caleb returned to the old residence to retrieve something and walked straight into the scene.

When Adeline saw him, she assumed he had finally come around and hurried over. “Take a look. Should we add anything else?”

The Hampton family could afford it. The question lay only in willingness.

Caleb swept his gaze across the courtyard, where rows of gift boxes filled his vision. His expression cooled. “As long as you’re happy.”

His wishes had never mattered, and he had no intention of giving in to Adeline again.

Adeline missed the implication entirely. “That works too. Elders usually handle these things anyway.”

“Mm,” Caleb answered absentmindedly and headed straight into the house. He went to the collection room and took out the pair of bracelets Dorothy had intended to give Sydney last time.

When he came back downstairs, Adeline noticed his haste. “Are you heading out again? You’re not coming to the gala with me tonight?”

Caleb’s expression tightened. He clenched the jewelry box slightly before replying, “No.”

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