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.

was a

she still got nervous just being

to ignore. He wasn't overtly imposing, but there was something

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

at ease

morning, Effie finished her breakfast

was there to officially hand over her responsibilities and

sell them off. Either way,

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

nodded coolly. "Alright, I got

into her office, but the moment

had been

a creature of habit; she could spot the smallest changes in

smile tugged at her lips

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

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

Mitchell, even

had always been Mitchell's birthday-she'd never

intention of changing it now. She was baiting the hook, waiting for the