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.

was

got nervous just being around

but there was something about him that demanded respect,

things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move into Lyman's place after work

seemed truly at ease

Effie finished her breakfast and

responsibilities

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

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

coolly.

into her office, but the moment she sat

computer had

could spot the smallest

smile tugged at

computer and clicked on the folder containing her

mouth. She knew

else, besides Mitchell, even knew

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

changing it now. She

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