Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 664

Tiffany could not tell whether she was imagining it, but the man in front of her did not sound as casual as usual. She could not explain what felt different.

The question struck the one place in her that was still raw and fragile. She had no time to think. She reacted on instinct and shot back coldly, "What does it have to do with you? Are you addicted to eavesdropping now?"

She did not want Sydney to know too much about her family. But if one person had to know about this mess, she would rather it be Sydney. At least, Sydney was the only person in this world who would never laugh at her.

Jouleston was a big city. Unless someone intended it, lives rarely crossed.

For more than five years after the breakup, she had vanished without a trace. Since they met again last year, every encounter had found her perfectly composed. She smiled when appropriate and handled herself with ease with him and with everyone.

Sometimes, Raymond wanted to see her lose control, even if only once, no matter the reason, preferably because of him.

But now, as he sensed this rare crack in her composure, not a trace of satisfaction rose in him. He wanted to ask if she was okay.

What came out instead was, "How is it none of my business? We were together once."

"Since you know that was in the past, then you can let go," Tiffany said, lowering her gaze to the hand gripping her wrist.

Her makeup was as immaculate as ever. Her beautiful eyes stayed cool and distant as they fixed on him.

All Raymond could smell was the faint trace of her perfume. It was elegant and feminine, polished without being sweet. Yet it felt remote to him, nothing like before.

Over the years, during sleepless nights, he often remembered the gardenia scent he used to catch when he buried his face in the curve of her neck.

He once asked what perfume she wore. She answered plainly and asked how a broke student was supposed to afford perfume.

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