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

she still got nervous just being

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

things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to

in years, seemed truly at ease now that Effie

Effie finished her breakfast and

to officially hand over her responsibilities and

to buy them back, she'd just sell them off. Either way, she wanted a clean

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

nodded coolly.

office, but the moment she sat down, she

computer had been

could spot the smallest changes in her

smile tugged at

the folder containing her designs. Sure enough, it had clearly

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

even

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

Effie had no intention of changing it now. She