Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 620

Chapter 620

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Chapter 620

Sydney remembered clearly that she had only told Julian that her adoptive parents’ deaths were caused by Eloise. She had never

mentioned Flint.

Julian showed no surprise at her question. He walked to the bed, sat down, and tucked the blanket around her before he answered, “I don’t just know who he is.”

He paused. He noticed the confusion in her eyes, brushed the loose hair back from her ear, and continued. “I also know that Eloise killed your adoptive parents to avenge him, using the network Flint left behind before he went to prison.”

Sydney froze. She had not expected him to know more than she did.

“Flint was released not long ago,” she said slowly. “He’s been keeping a low profile since then. He probably wants to stay quiet for now and avoid direct conflict.”

The thought settled, and she followed it through. “So we used tonight to see if we could trace him out?”

Julian nodded, approval clear in his expression.

If Flint was avoiding direct contact, his power had likely thinned during his years inside. If he was given time to rebuild, things would only become more difficult.

For Julian, Flint would inevitably help Eloise fight for control. For Sydney, the danger was even more immediate. They had to drag him out as soon as possible.

Sydney pressed her lips together. “Will you be in danger?”

After tonight, Julian would leave no opening for anyone to hurt her again.

But what about him? Risk was unavoidable. In the past, he had often chosen that path. Cornered, then reborn.

Julian held her gaze. “I won’t.”

“Really?”

He saw the worry on her face. He knew Elliot and the others had told her plenty about his past.

Back then, all he wanted was power, and he wanted it fast. Only with leverage against Eloise could he pull Sydney back under his protection. Because of that, he often hurt himself as much as he hurt the enemy.

Now things were different. He took her warm, soft hand and nodded. “Precious, before, I had nothing to lose. Now I do. You and Grandma need me.”

She understood what he meant.

It was not that they had not needed him before. It was that he had been unable to give them anything then. He could not even guarantee his own life. All he could do was gamble again and again.

Now he could protect them. That was why he would not risk himself lightly.

Sydney looped an arm around his neck and reminded him gently, “Not just me and Grandma. There’s the baby too.”

She freed one hand and pointed at her rounded belly.

Before he could respond, she sucked in a sharp breath. “Ah…”

His expression tightened. “What is it?”

“She, w-well…” she stammered, flustered with excitement. “She just kicked me. Did you feel that?”

She guided his hand to the spot.

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“Baby, this is Daddy,” she said softly. “Kick Daddy.”

Julian watched her, momentarily dazed.

She was already acting like a mother.

He felt a little awkward and was about to pull his hand back when something tapped against his palm. It was light, subtle, and unmistakable.

Sydney beamed. “See? Our daughter’s so smart. She understands me.”

His lips curved, and he nodded. “Mm. A smart baby.”

He had promised her that he would treat the child as his own. That meant she truly was his daughter.

When their eyes met, Sydney caught the flicker that crossed his gaze. She could not name it. She only knew that if he knew the truth, he would be even happier.

The fear from earlier still lingered in her chest. She decided not to wait for some perfect moment and revealed it outright.”

Julian, she really is your daughter.”

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