Once a Doormat Now Untouchable (Caleb and Sydney) novel Chapter 293

**TITLE: When The Ocean Learned My Name and Whispered It Back to You by Aurelia Novel 293**

**Chapter 293**

Sydney felt a wave of understanding wash over her. A few years back, Marcus had confided in her about the troubles plaguing his sister’s marriage. It seemed that they had held on for the sake of their child, a fragile bond that stretched thin over time.

After sharing a meal filled with fleeting moments of laughter and conversation, they made their way to Billy’s home, a sanctuary of innocence before they delved into the serious world of the research institute.

The moment they stepped into the lab, Henry bolted toward them, his enthusiasm radiating like the sun breaking through a cloudy sky. “Success! Ms. Wilson, Mr. Shepard, your experimental data is absolutely flawless!” His words tumbled out in a rush, the excitement palpable in the air.

He thrust the report into Sydney’s hands, his eyes gleaming with pride.

Shane, standing close by, mirrored Henry’s excitement. “Ms. Wilson, you two are nothing short of incredible!” His voice was filled with awe, as if they had just unearthed a hidden treasure.

Sydney quickly scanned the results, her heart racing as relief washed over her. Each figure and graph pointed toward the outcome she had envisioned so vividly in her mind.

The prospect of finally completing the medicine, of bringing her long-held dream to fruition, ignited a fire within her that she had never experienced before. It was as if the very essence of hope was coursing through her veins.

Fueled by this newfound motivation, she immersed herself in the research with a fervor that surprised even her. Time seemed to blur as she worked faster, pushing herself beyond her limits. She felt an urgency, a desperate need to accelerate the process.

Noticing her intensity, Marcus approached her with a gentle caution. “Don’t rush, Syd. Remember, step by step, we’ll get there together.” His voice was steady, a calming presence amidst her whirlwind of thoughts.

She met his gaze, determination etched on her face. “Okay.”

For days that bled into nights, Sydney devoted herself entirely to the lab. Aside from the hours spent in the clinic and the brief moments of rest she could snatch at home, her life revolved around the research.

Initially, she had been plagued by the fear that her dream of creating the medicine would remain just that—a dream. But now, the data spoke a different truth.

It was real. Success was within her grasp. She stood on the brink of fulfilling her parents’ dream of saving countless lives, a legacy of hope that she was desperate to uphold.

As a child, she had often looked at her peers with a twinge of jealousy, watching them interact with their parents day in and day out. Her own parents were always absent, lost in their work, a fact that had left her feeling abandoned and confused.

Yet, one night, everything changed. Her mother had cradled her in her arms, whispering soothing words that wrapped around her like a warm blanket.

“Precious, do you have any idea how many lives your father and I save every time we succeed in a mission?”

“How many?” Sydney had asked, her curiosity piqued.

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