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

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

once Lyman had left, Effie packed her things under her grandmother's watchful eye, planning to move into Lyman's place

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

her breakfast

responsibilities and deal with her shares

just sell them off. Either way,

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

coolly. "Alright, I

but the moment she sat down,

had been tampered

was a creature of habit; she could

at her lips as realization

the folder containing her

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

Mitchell, even knew her

Mitchell's birthday-she'd never bothered to

of changing it now. She was