Chapter 17

Grandma had welcomed Lyman into the family, and Effie finally breathed a sigh of relief.

Once her grandmother learned they were already legally married, she urged Effie to move into Lyman's house as soon as possible.

Dowries and wedding ceremonies didn't matter much to her. All she cared about was that the two of them would be happy together.

Effie could tell her grandmother was genuinely pleased with Lyman.

After living for more than half a century, what hadn't her grandmother seen and understood?

With that, Effie felt reassured as well.

But the thought of soon meeting the Etheridge family sent a shiver down her spine.

Still, having Lyman by her side brought her some comfort.

Lyman had promised her that his family was easygoing and that she had nothing to worry about.

Effie was determined to make a good impression.

Sensing her nerves, Lyman suggested they wait until she'd moved in and they'd settled into living together before introducing her to his parents.

agreed this was

still got nervous just

ignore. He wasn't overtly imposing, but there was

her things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move into

at ease now that Effie had found

her breakfast and headed to

her responsibilities and deal with her

sell them off.

soon as she arrived, her assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're finally here. Mr. Lloyd has been looking for

coolly. "Alright, I got

into her office, but the moment she sat down,

had been tampered

creature of habit; she could

faint smile tugged at

folder

at the corners of her mouth. She knew Mitchell and Suzan's scheme was already in motion, and she was quietly leading them straight

Mitchell, even

always been Mitchell's birthday-she'd never bothered to change

it now. She was baiting the hook, waiting

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