Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 649

'Peter and the others?'

Sydney did not give the message much thought at first. Only after she changed and went downstairs did she understand what "the others" meant.

In addition to Peter and Nathan, five more bodyguards waited outside. The scene resembled a coordinated security detail.

On the way to Seraph Villa, she texted Julian.

Sydney: [Are you guarding against Tristan?]

She paused before sending another message. Something felt wrong. It had only been a few days. Would Tristan really make another move so soon?

A reply appeared almost instantly.

Julian: [It's Megan. Someone arranged bail for her. She escaped.]

Sydney's fingers tightened around her phone. She assumed a dubious friend of Megan's had stepped in.

Sydney: [Then I'll finish Madam Hutton's treatment and come back early.]

She did not want to cause more trouble. Had she known Megan had escaped, she might not have left the house at all.

Julian responded at once.

Julian: [Relax. With Peter and the others there, she won't dare act openly.]

Sydney replied with a simple "Okay," reassured by his confidence.

She had called ahead, so James was already waiting at the gate when she arrived.

"You're here." The car door had barely opened before the usually reserved and composed man stepped forward, reaching out ahead of Peter to steady her with the easy familiarity of an older brother. "Slow down. You're cleared to be out already? How's your recovery?"

In recent days, the Huttons had wanted to visit her at Delta Mansion but held back. They did not want to disturb her rest. With Megan still at large, they also felt too ashamed to face her.

It seemed Julian had spared her those details.

"Alright, alright. We'll listen to you." Florence glanced toward the courtyard. "Diana is out of town for a meeting today. But that rascal Raymond is already on his way back. Stay for lunch with us."

Sydney offered an apologetic smile. "I won't stay for lunch. I'll head back after the treatment."

A trace of disappointment crossed Florence's face. "Why not at least eat?"

"I only learned on the way here that Megan escaped," Sydney said frankly. "If I'm gone too long, Julian will worry."

In truth, she would worry as well.

Florence and James exchanged a look, their expressions shifting at once.

Sydney noticed. "What is it?"

"They're feeling guilty, that's all." A familiar, lazy voice drifted in from the doorway.

Raymond walked in and stopped before her. He did not soften the truth. "The one who arranged Megan's bail was Theodore."