Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 65

"Effie?"

The name caught Mrs. Lloyd's attention. She followed Lindy's gaze and, a moment later, spotted a familiar figure.

Effie.

Mrs. Lloyd's brow furrowed in surprise-what on earth was Effie doing here?

"Hey, I'm back. See anything you like?" Effie had just returned from the restroom and entered the boutique a bit later than the others.

Earlier that morning, Lindy had called and invited Effie out for a day of shopping. Of course, Effie was delighted to accept. Lindy was easy to get along with, never putting on airs as a mother-in-law, and being around her always felt light and effortless.

At first, Effie had been a little awkward around Lindy, but after a few shared dinners at the family home, they had grown as comfortable as old friends. Lindy doted on Effie; whenever she found something delicious or stylish, Effie was always the first person she thought of.

Even Lyman had noticed, half-joking that he didn't feel like the real child in the family anymore. Still, he was genuinely happy to see them getting along so well.

next to Lindy, she paused for a heartbeat. Of all the people and all

they were nothing more than strangers who happened to share some history. Effie

a subtle elegance. The dress wasn't from a famous designer, but its quality

a sneer as she took in Effie's appearance. In her eyes, Effie was still the same penniless girl-probably even worse off

brimming with condescension, clearly waiting

too well -the woman had

quickly composed herself, letting a gentle smile settle on her

a warm, reassuring squeeze. "There you are —I was just waiting for you. I thought this dress would

pale blue dress nearby-simple in design, yet elegant

nodded. "Sure, I'll go try it

took the dress, her gaze briefly meeting Mrs. Lloyd's. The woman was staring at her in open shock,

disappeared into the fitting

up here with Lindy? And judging by the way they interacted, they

to resist her curiosity, Mrs. Lloyd turned to Lindy. "Mrs. Etheridge, that young woman... is