Chapter 12

A short while later, Mitchell left as well, Suzan on his arm.

Suzan's smile was irrepressible, even for herself. When it came to Mitchell, she was determined to win him-no matter what.

Effie returned from the restroom, only to find a new bank notification on her phone.

The string of zeros left her stunned.

She hadn't even had time to register the full amount before her phone started

ringing.

Seeing the caller ID, Effie's heart skipped a beat.

She took a moment to compose herself before answering.

"Mrs. Etheridge, did you get the money?" The deep, smooth voice on the line sent a shiver down her spine.

The sound of "Mrs. Etheridge" startled her so much, she thought her heart might leap right out of her chest.

of my own. I

Etheridge. That means my money is yours too. And, of course, so am I." Lyman's tone was

the heat rising in her cheeks. She could hardly imagine someone as cold and reserved as

from the sting of Mitchell's

a rush of warmth, a sense that

you'll be meeting my family. If there's anything you want to buy, go ahead and get it. Don't worry about the price," Lyman added, as thoughtful

"Okay, I understand."

left with

brought her back to the present-she really was about to meet

to prepare a

her phone away, Effie headed back to the restaurant's

planned to

puzzled frown. "What took you so long? I was about to go looking for you. Wait-what happened to

casual. "It's nothing. I just ran

Those two jerks showed up here? Did they hit you? Where are they? I'll go give them

slapped Suzan back-I'm not letting them

still fuming. "Ugh! Next time I see those two, I swear

up. Afterwards, come with me to the mall-I need

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