Lahat ng Kabanata ng Once a Doormat, Now Untouchable: Kabanata 291 - Kabanata 300

Julian's slender fingers tapped as he scrolled slowly down the tablet screen....[I think it's normal. When my wife and I first started dating, I couldn't even last through kissing before finishing. Now that we're married, I can last at least half an hour.][Normal? My first time with a stranger from a bar lasted more than 20 minutes, okay?][Idiot. Hookups and real love aren't the same. The more you like a girl, the easier it is to get overstimulated. Especially for those late-blooming 30-year-old virgins.][Hilarious. Don't make excuses for premature ejaculation. If it happens again the second time, what excuse will you use then?][If you're not confident, wait. Take some time to adjust. Try again when you're ready.]...Julian's brow twitched. He had gone through a full medical exam earlier this year, and everything had been perfectly normal.Still, he turned back to the search bar and typed another question: [If premature ejaculation occurs, what can be done to improve it

Sydney understood. A couple of years ago, Marcus had mentioned that his sister and brother-in-law were having marital problems. They had probably stayed together this long for the sake of the child.After dinner, they took Billy home before heading to the research institute.As soon as they entered the lab, Henry rushed over, his face bright with excitement. "Success! Ms. Wilson, Mr. Shepard, your experimental data is flawless!"He handed the report to Sydney as he spoke.Shane was just as thrilled. "Ms. Wilson, you two are incredible!"Sydney scanned the results and exhaled in relief. She was one step closer to the outcome she had imagined.The thought that she might soon complete the medicine, that she could finally realize her dream, filled her with elation unlike anything she had felt before.Driven by the surge of motivation, she threw herself back into the research with renewed focus. She worked faster, pushing herself harder. She needed to move faster.Seeing her urgency

In truth, it was a deadly angle, and his technique was atrocious. The only saving grace was that Yoyo truly did look good in the shot.At the Sterling estate…From the moment Penelope stepped inside, the air felt suffocating, heavy with dread. Or perhaps it was death itself.Earlier that morning, she had barely gotten out of bed when Eloise called. Her call was like a summons from the underworld as she ordered Penelope to come at once.It felt like she was walking into a funeral.The second Penelope entered the drawing room, a teacup came flying at her.She never imagined Eloise could still throw tantrums at her age. Caught off guard, she failed to dodge and took the hit directly.Scalding tea streamed down her face, and a few tea leaves clung stubbornly to her nose.The burn, coupled with Eloise's outburst, nearly made her scream.Then came Eloise's cold, cutting voice. "I summon you once, and it's this much trouble for you to come?"Even if she swallowed broken teeth, Penel

After writing the prescription, Charlotte saw that the pharmacy was on lunch break. She handed the prescription over, filled in the delivery address, and drove Sydney to a nearby restaurant.As they arrived, Sydney received a message from Tiffany. She glanced at Charlotte. "My good friend is nearby and wants to have lunch with me. Do you mind if she joins us?""I don't mind. Invite her over."Charlotte rinsed the tableware in hot water and, while she was at it, washed the other two sets as well. It was a local custom in this part of Jouleston—no matter how clean the dishes appeared, they had to be scalded first. The ritual did not kill bacteria, but it offered a sense of reassurance.Tiffany had just finished meeting a client in the area. Thinking Sydney probably had not eaten yet, she suggested they eat together. When she arrived, though, she saw another woman already seated at the table.Sydney pulled her close and said, "This is my good friend, Tiffany Voss.""Hello, Tiffany."

Julian's words made Sydney freeze. Her heartbeat quickened, the sound loud in her ears. In turn, her reaction drew a faint lift of Julian's brows, a hint of surprise passing through his expression.It was the first time since that year that she had leaned toward him of her own accord. At the very least, it meant she no longer pushed him away as she once had.Sydney squeezed her palm and blurted out a jumble of words meant more for herself than for him, "I just didn't drive today. I thought I'd hitch a ride, that's all."Her car was still at the clinic. Charlotte had driven her here.Julian smiled slightly as he took in her flustered face. His gaze deepened, amused."What I asked was whether you've been staring at me because you've fallen for me," he said, his tone low. "Not why you're taking my car."Sydney barely dared to breathe. The pounding in her chest felt so loud she feared he might hear it.She drew in a steady breath and replied with forced bravado, "An expert online sa