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A sudden chill ran through Sydney, as if the cold from outside had seeped into her blood and left every inch of her body cold.She had no way to tell whether Penelope was telling the truth or lying. She only knew the words were like a poisoned needle. They struck with precise accuracy and pried open the suspicion she had worked so hard to suppress.Penelope and Jeremiah likely did not even know each other, yet what they said matched exactly.Could it be that the Hutton family had really played a part in that murder? And if they held that kind of power, did that mean they had long known the truth about her identity?'Then all the kindness they've shown me… Is it guilt, or is it real?'Sydney's nails dug into her palms, leaving red marks. The sharp pain pulled her back to a thread of reason."A mistake?" She rose abruptly, leaned forward slightly, and looked down at Penelope. Her voice was unexpectedly calm. "Penelope, do you take me for a child? If you think two vague lines can bu
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After the officer stepped out and closed the door, Penelope drew a deep breath and forced down the resentment in her chest. She leaned back and said, "I can tell you. But I have one condition."Sydney's gaze remained cool. "What condition?"Penelope held her gaze for a long moment before she finally said, "Get me out of here."The demand almost made Sydney laugh. "You think far too highly of me. You're involved in a major drug case, not something I can fix just because I want to."If Sydney remembered correctly, Penelope and Megan faced the same charges: kidnapping and assisting drug trafficking.The second charge was one the country pursued without mercy. The fact that Penelope dared to ask was one thing. Sydney would not even consider it. No matter how powerful she became, she would never involve herself in a case like this."On your own, no, probably not." Since Penelope raised it, she had clearly thought it through. "But with Julian, definitely. Or, if you don't want to ask h
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Sydney had just forced herself to calm down and stop spiraling when her phone rang in her bag.The caller ID showed the Jouleston City Police Department.Puzzled, she answered. "Hello?""Hello." A young male voice came through, brisk and official. "This is the Jouleston Police Department. Are you a family member of Penelope Monroe?"At the mention of Penelope's name, Sydney frowned. "No. You have the wrong person.""You're Ms. Sydney Wilson, correct?"The officer had just begun confirming her identity when another tense, urgent voice cut in. "Sydney, I know I did a lot wrong before. I know you won't acknowledge me as your sister-in-law, but do you remember the message I sent you last time? I wasn't lying. I really do know I was wrong. Can we meet? Please?"It was Penelope.Sydney had been about to hang up, but as her finger hovered over the end-call button, she paused.What had Penelope said in that message again? That she knew the truth about Sydney's background.On the othe
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Jeremiah was an old fox. He caught her hesitation at once and spoke in a grave, measured tone. "This matter is too serious. Too many people are involved. No one would hand over the evidence to me lightly. Give me a little time, and I will show it to you. I was old friends with your father and mother. I would never joke about something like this. Besides, what would I gain by lying to you?"Sydney lowered her eyes and concealed every trace of emotion. She sat in silence for a long time, deep in thought.When she finally looked back at him, her gaze was cool and distant. "No matter what, I won't believe any of this unless I see the evidence."With that, she did not wait for him to speak again. She picked up her bag and strode out, leaving only one sentence behind. "Have a nurse remove the needles in 35 minutes."Marcus had readily agreed to let her return to the clinic, but in practice, he blocked any additional appointments for her. Her work hours were much shorter than before.Syd
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Maybe Sydney's reaction was too calm, because Jeremiah looked faintly surprised. Still, he did not rush to speak. He simply asked her to treat him first."My cough has gotten much worse lately. I'll have to trouble you to take a look.""Of course."Sydney had taken over Jeremiah's treatment partly out of respect for the Shepard family. The only reason it had paused recently was that she had been unable to reach him.After examining him, she wrote a new prescription and adjusted his treatment plan.When she finished with the day's patients, she had him lie down on the exam bed in the consultation room and began the acupuncture session.As Sydney inserted the first needle, Jeremiah showed no sign of discomfort. Instead, he struck up a casual conversation. "Dr. Wilson, what do you think of the Hutton family?""The Hutton family?"Her hand paused for a fraction of a second. She did not know why he had suddenly brought them up. Still, she resumed placing the needles and answered in
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Sydney froze.Had Marcus not told her to ask Alan herself?The moment she hung up, he sold her out.She had been weighing how to bring it up, but now she abandoned that plan and followed the opening he had given her. "Mm. I've fully recovered, and it's still not that close to my due date, so I thought it would be better to go back to the clinic."Alan extended his hand. "Give me your wrist.""Okay."Sydney took his response as a sign he was already halfway convinced. She held out her hand without hesitation.The past few days of rest at home had not been in vain.Alan placed two fingers on her pulse. His expression softened slightly, but he did not yield. "Did you discuss this with Julian?"As he spoke, he tipped his chin toward the kitchen.Sydney followed his glance and saw only the man's straight back. He seemed to be washing produce. The sound of running water carried over.Her heart settled into an unexpected calm. "I didn't discuss—"Alan's expression sharpened at onc
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If Penelope was dragged into that sinkhole of the Wolfen family, the rest of her life would be ruined.…After washing up at Haven, Caleb went straight to the office.No sooner had he entered than Gordon followed in. "Mr. Hampton, those men were released from prison this morning, but…"Caleb fro
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Charlotte froze. 'So businesslike?'Julian's expression darkened. "Otherwise, should I be the one to call her?"'Right… they must have argued.' Charlotte wisely stepped out and called Sydney, asking her to come upstairs.Just before Sydney hung up, Charlotte added quietly, "Be careful. He's in a
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Sydney's head throbbed at once. She released Julian's trouser leg and stood and said flatly, "I didn't bring any medicine."She never carried ointment when she stayed away from the Sterling estate. For now, before the other factions made a move, even Eloise dared not act against her.Julian lifted
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Caleb picked up the file on the passenger seat, bent down, and slid in. His gaze was gentle, full of concern. "Not sure how to face Jules now?"Sydney averted her eyes. Her voice came out hoarse. "Something like that."Even with that contract between them, she could no longer convince herself.Ho
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