Chapter 31

Mitchell froze for a moment at Effie's words-was that really how she saw him now?

Hadn't he once been the most important person in her life?

"Effie, don't forget-your grandmother's medical bills are still being paid by me. Without me, do you really think you'll find another man this generous?"

He raised his voice, trying to sound authoritative, but Effie's expression remained calm and unmoved.

"Mitchell, let's not kid ourselves. Even my grandmother's treatments are paid for with my own money-the dividends I earned at E&M. You haven't given me a cent these past few years. In fact, now's a good time for us to settle up."

Mitchell had the nerve to bring up money? The shamelessness was almost impressive.

He stared at her, his anger quickly turning to embarrassment. "Unbelievable," he snapped, before storming out and slamming the door behind him.

Effie stood there, her face serene.

A small, rueful smile tugged at her lips. Had she been blind all these years?

she never seen just how

but in the end, love was no match for harsh reality—or for the lure of something

when her phone suddenly

Quick, go look!" Nita's voice on the other

"What's trending?"

got released. Now everyone can see it was actually her that dragged you in. Can

blinked in surprise. That had happened even faster

had always been a perfect

me the truth-was this your husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her

powerful man standing up for his wife-it was almost

Lyman speaking quietly to his

phone pressed to her ear, she couldn't help but smile. "I think it

Lyman is incredible! The way he protects you-he's what every woman

friend's excitement rubbing off on her, a

of the quiet tenderness hidden behind Lyman's cold exterior last night, and

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