Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 280

**When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel**

**Chapter 280**

As Sydney swung the door open, she was greeted by the sight of Tiffany, standing there with her hands clasped together in a gesture of exaggerated humility, her grin wide and playful.

“I was so wrong!” Tiffany exclaimed, her voice dripping with mock sincerity. “I heard the elevator ding, and I just knew it was you, so I rushed over to welcome you home personally.” Her tone shifted, a glint of mischief sparkling in her eyes. “So tell me, how far have you and Julian gotten?”

Sydney felt heat rush to her cheeks, a familiar embarrassment creeping in. “Only that one step you witnessed,” she replied, her voice barely above a whisper.

Tiffany blinked in surprise, her eyebrows shooting up. “Huh?”

It was hard for Sydney to reconcile the image of Julian as someone who could hold back. He had the demeanor of a big bad wolf, ready to pounce on a little white rabbit, yet somehow he moved with the hesitance of a bashful teenager.

With a swift motion, Sydney kicked off her shoes, her mind racing as she dashed to the bar counter. She poured herself a glass of water, hoping to redirect the conversation. “Wait, didn’t you mention your flight was tomorrow morning? Why are you back today?”

She had envisioned a peaceful night of sleep, planning to pick Tiffany up bright and early.

Tiffany shot her a sideways glance, a knowing smirk playing on her lips. “You really don’t know what day it is?”

Sydney’s mind momentarily stuttered, her overworked brain struggling to catch up. “What day?”

“It’s the eighth!” Tiffany exclaimed, poking her forehead playfully. “Sis, it’s your birthday at midnight! You think I’d miss that?”

A wave of realization washed over Sydney. The thought that Julian, despite his busy schedule, might not even remember her birthday tugged at her heart. But Tiffany was steadfast; she wouldn’t allow Sydney to usher in a new year of her life in solitude within that quiet house. She had always been there, a steadfast companion in every moment.

As the truth settled in, Sydney murmured, “Even if you came tomorrow morning, it would still be my birthday.”

“How’s that the same?” Tiffany shot back, her expression a mix of disbelief and amusement. She grabbed a beer from the fridge and flopped onto the sofa, her body collapsing in exhaustion.

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