Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 653

Florence had longed to see Vee every day. Yet when Vee finally arrived, she broke down in tears.

Florence pressed a hand to her chest. The heaviness there refused to ease. Instead of answering, she asked, "Is your father at the estate today?"

"He went to the golf course," James replied.

Albus worried Theodore might do something foolish again. He had stationed people at the estate to report every movement. Early that morning, Theodore left the house. Within minutes, someone sent the update to James.

Theodore had always been disciplined. Even during his busiest years, he made time to exercise. Now that he had effectively retired, he had even more time.

"He seems to be taking it well." Florence clenched her hand and slowly released a long breath. "When Grandpa comes back later and asks about Sydney, tell him the girl grew up alone. She learned to swallow her grievances. Even after learning the truth, she blamed no one. She even spoke a few words in your father's defense."

James pushed his rimless glasses up the bridge of his nose. Understanding flickered in his eyes. "Alright. I know what to say."

Albus already felt nothing but guilt toward Vee. Once he heard this, the guilt would deepen. He would surely think the punishment he gave Theodore was still too lenient.

"Oh, and mention that Sydney is carrying a girl," Florence added. "Before long, the two of them will be great-grandparents."

At the mention of the baby, some of the coldness left her face. She looked up at James. "All of you will soon be uncles and aunts."

"Please don't remind me," James said quickly, raising his hands in surrender. "We're not like Dad. By blood or by heart, we only have one little sister. Vee."

He meant every word. In this family, everyone except Megan had longed to find Vee again. And except for Theodore, no one would choose anyone over her.

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On the way back to Delta Mansion, Raymond kept the conversation going. He chatted with Sydney about random things.

He finally had the chance to spend time with his sister. Silence was out of the question. Besides, he no longer had to worry about Julian flying into jealous fits.

Sydney answered while quietly trying to figure out what was wrong with him. Before she reached any conclusion, her phone suddenly rang.

She glanced at the screen and frowned.

The caller ID showed Penelope's name.

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