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

still got nervous just being

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

had left, Effie packed her things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to

years, seemed truly at ease

next morning, Effie finished her breakfast and

over her responsibilities

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

rushed over. "Effie, you're finally here. Mr. Lloyd has

just nodded coolly. "Alright, I

walked into her office, but the moment

computer had

could spot the smallest changes in

smile tugged at her

on the folder containing her designs. Sure enough, it

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

besides Mitchell, even knew

Mitchell's birthday-she'd never bothered to

now. She was baiting the