Chapter 62

Just thinking about how Isabel would react to Lyman was enough to give anyone

a headache. If she came back now, all hell would break loose.

Lyman noticed Vinson Elliott suddenly go quiet. He frowned slightly, his tone still cold. "Anything else?"

"N-no, nothing else." Vinson Elliott was ready to leave.

As he turned, he nearly collided with Effie.

"Sorry!" Effie apologized quickly.

In truth, she'd returned just as they started talking about "Isabel."

Isabel? Was this woman's intuition somehow connected to Lyman?

But Effie didn't dwell on it. Their whirlwind marriage had happened so suddenly that she'd never stopped to wonder if Lyman already cared for someone else.

a faint pang

help but pause. She was striking-delicate

this the woman Lyman brought with him? She's

ducked her head, a little embarrassed. "Sorry, I wasn't

of it, waving his hand with a sheepish smile. "No, no, it's my fault for not looking where I was going. But, uh,

wanted to confirm his

answer when Lyman stepped out

his voice tinged with impatience. "Why are you still

out of his skin. He forced a laugh. "I was just about to leave and

to Effie, his tone surprisingly gentle. "What took you so long? The food's all here. Oh, Effie, this is Vinson Elliott-the owner of

nodded politely. "Hello, Mr. Elliott.

together, Vinson

Effie. No need for formalities—just call me Vinson Elliott. Enjoy your meal. I'll get out of

longer, Lyman would probably glare a

So much for bros before...well, you know. But honestly, seeing Lyman finally

spill the news

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