Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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?

had she never seen just how cold and self-serving

believed she'd married for love, but in the end, love was no match for

was still lost in thought when her phone suddenly rang. She

Quick, go look!" Nita's voice on the other end was practically buzzing

"What's trending?"

can see it was

That had happened even faster than she'd

always been a perfect match-shameless

husband's doing?" Nita pressed, her voice full of awe. "Who else could pull this off

of a powerful man standing up for his wife-it was almost too

Lyman speaking quietly

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

incredible! The way he protects you-he's what

but feel her friend's excitement rubbing off on her, a gentle warmth blooming in

tenderness hidden behind Lyman's cold exterior last