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

overtly imposing, but

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

grandmother, getting on in years, seemed truly at ease now that Effie had found someone

finished her breakfast

her responsibilities and deal

refused to buy them back, she'd just sell them off. Either

over. "Effie, you're finally here.

nodded coolly. "Alright, I got

but the moment

computer had

she could

tugged at her

her computer and clicked on the folder containing her designs.

and composed, but a hint of a smirk played at the corners of her mouth. She knew Mitchell

besides Mitchell, even knew her

always been Mitchell's birthday-she'd

She was baiting the hook, waiting for the fish

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