Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 28

Mitchell was feeling frustrated, too.

"Well, looks like none of us saw her this time. We'll just have to wait for another chance," his father said with a sigh.

"Alright,” Mitchell replied, then headed straight for his room.

His mind was a tangled mess.

It felt like things had already slipped beyond his control.

Effie seemed dead set on leaving.

Well, if that's what she wanted, he wasn't going to try and stop her.

Let her go out and see how tough the world could be—eventually, she'd come running back.

After all, Effie loved him so much. Sooner or later, she'd be begging to return to his side.

Mitchell was absolutely certain of it.

The next morning, after Effie finished washing up, she stepped out of her room.

A lavish breakfast was already spread across the dining table.

her, greeting her with a warm smile. "Come

walked over and sat down, marveling inwardly-what window had fate possibly closed for

how cold and ruthless he was,

even talking about

front of her, his voice gentle. "Drink some milk first. It'll

The comforting warmth slid down her

at Lyman. "How come you're up so

said, though in truth, he'd gotten up early just to

Effie's heart flutter. She looked down at the feast in front of

is there anything you can't do?

his tone teasing. "What, starting to feel like you hit

her head, taking a mouthful of pancake. "Yeah, I guess

to all those years with Mitchell-she'd always

lifting a finger, just waiting to be served. After breakfast, Lyman drove

stop at the corner down the

flashy, and the license plate was even more

he reminded her, "Call me if

nodded. "Don't worry.

and walked toward the

she