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.

pang of

him, he couldn't help but pause. She was striking-delicate features, a refined air softened by a gentle charm, and those

Lyman brought

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

with a sheepish smile. "No, no, it's my fault

wanted to confirm

when Lyman stepped out from

over Vinson Elliott, his voice tinged with impatience. "Why are you still

a laugh. "I was just about

walked straight to Effie, his tone surprisingly gentle. "What took you so long? The food's

nodded

two of them together, Vinson

to meet you, Effie. No need for formalities—just call me Vinson Elliott. Enjoy your meal.

figured if he lingered any longer, Lyman would probably glare a hole right through

couldn't help but laugh at himself. So much for bros before...well, you know. But honestly, seeing Lyman finally smitten was almost worth

spill the news

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