Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 673

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Chapter 673

Julian trusted Sydney. He trusted her to take care of her body first. He trusted every decision she made.

Just like that, the unease in Sydney’s heart eased. “Really?”

She could see how much he cared about their child, which was why she had not expected him to agree so easily.

“What else would I do?” Julian pinched her cheek. “Demand that, before the baby is born, you give up your career, give up everything you enjoy, and stay home every day waiting to deliver? Precious, the child matters. But your freedom to live the way you want matters more.”

He held her gaze and stressed each word. “This is not me indulging you or making allowances. It’s your right.”

‘Freedom…‘ Sydney’s eyes stung. She had wanted nothing more than that since she was little.

She looked at the man in front of her. Sunlight cast a soft glow over him and sharpened the strong lines of his face.

“Okay. I understand.”

Julian smiled at her seriousness. “Come on. I’ll go with you to see Alan.”

“Don’t you need to go to the office today?”

“I don’t.” Julian took her hand and led her toward the front hall. He gave a mock sigh and teased, “I need to make the most of

the time before Dr. Wilson goes back to the clinic. I’d better keep her company while I still can.”

Sydney shot him a sidelong look. “Then you’d better do a good job. If Dr. Wilson isn’t satisfied, she’ll replace you.”

“Yes, Doc.”

Still joking, they got into the car one after the other.

Elliot drove. He glanced at them in the rearview mirror and smiled.

Julian looked at him. “What are you grinning at?”

“I’m happy.” Elliot thought for a moment, then said, “Seeing you and Ms. Wilson like this feels like old times. Back when you drove her to school every day, it felt just like this.”

Over the past two years, most of Julian and Sydney’s meetings had been tense. She jabbed at him, and he jabbed back.

A moment like this had been a long time coming.

Sydney paused, lost in thought.

Julian smiled. “What do you mean, like old times? What comes next will be better than before.”

Back then, they had too many things to hold back. From now on, he could love her openly and protect her without restraint.

By the time they arrived at Alan’s house, the old couple sat in the yard enjoying the sun.

When Eliana saw Sydney and Julian step out of the car, she jolted from her half–doze and stood at once, delighted. “You girl” Eliana had clearly recovered. Her energy had returned to normal. She gave Sydney a mock scolding. “Why didn’t you tell us in advance you were coming?”

Sydney pretended to be offended. “So now I need to make an appointment to come see you?”

“That’s not what I meant.” Eliana glared at her. “We barely have any groceries in the house. If I’d known earlier, I could have

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bought the things you like.”

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