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

nervous just being around

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

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

seemed truly at ease

morning, Effie finished her breakfast and headed

over her responsibilities

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

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

nodded coolly.

walked into her office, but the moment she sat

had

of habit; she could spot the

faint smile tugged at her lips as realization

computer and clicked on the folder containing her

of her mouth. She knew Mitchell and Suzan's scheme was already in motion, and

besides Mitchell, even

been Mitchell's birthday-she'd never bothered

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