Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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 a

she still got nervous just being

was hard to ignore. He wasn't overtly imposing, but there was something about him that demanded respect,

Lyman had left, Effie packed her things under her grandmother's watchful

in years, seemed truly at ease now

her breakfast

there to officially hand over her responsibilities and deal with

them back, she'd just sell

she arrived, her assistant rushed over. "Effie, you're finally here. Mr.

coolly. "Alright, I got

office, but the moment she sat down, she

computer had

habit; she could spot the smallest changes

at her lips

computer and clicked on the folder containing her designs. Sure

hint of a smirk played at the corners of her mouth. She knew Mitchell and Suzan's scheme

even knew her computer

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

no intention of changing it now. She was baiting the hook, waiting