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Chapter 166

Author: Lean
Sydney's narrow waist was trapped in Julian's hand, toyed with at will. It was a sensation unlike anything she had ever felt. Her entire body, down to her toes, stiffened under his touch.

His words struck her ears, leaving her dazed. She blinked at him. "Huh?"

Her clear eyes, wide with confusion, glistened like water and ignited a desire in him to press further.

He patted her hip lightly. "I said, kiss me."

This time she heard him. Instantly, her cheeks flamed, like a shrimp dropped into boi
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Elena_13
Also Sydney has been very sheltered she clearly has feelings for Julian she just would never make the first move without being prompted. She even said she imagined being his partner in life, she wanted him not Caleb. She doesn’t know what it feels like to desire someone until now
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Byrdie Lyons
if talking bout Penelope she is pathetic had to cheat her way to Caleb's hold I agree she is pathetic
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Byrdie Lyons
desperate not pathetic.. Sydney desperate help friend .. if she pathetic n submissive she would have climbed in Victor's bed that be pathetic she dispised Victor but had trust n safety in Julian n if gonna lose self to protect friend she chose safe one that desperate not pathetic..
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