Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 66

Mrs. Lloyd stood off to the side, watching the warm, affectionate exchange between Effie and Lindy, her emotions a tangled mess of envy and resentment.

Suzan's eyes widened with surprise. She didn't know Lindy, but seeing Mrs. Lloyd treat her with such deference, she guessed Lindy must be someone of real standing.

Mrs. Etheridge!

Could this be the famously low-profile matriarch of the Etheridge family—the wealthiest family in Neo-Arcadia?

That thought sent a rush of uncertainty through Suzan, and she eyed Effie with newfound suspicion.

Meanwhile, Mrs. Lloyd was treating Effie as if she were invisible, not even bothering to spare her a glance.

Wasn't she a senior, too? Mrs. Lloyd's irritation doubled at the thought.

Suzan, ever perceptive, noticed Mrs. Lloyd's sour mood. She quickly grabbed a cup of tea and walked over. "Auntie, we've been shopping for ages. You must be tired. Why don't you sit down and have some tea?"

full spread-tea, fruit platters, and premium snacks -all complimentary for

hear, "Suzan really knows how to take care of people. She's not

subtext, remembered hearing that Effie's ex-boyfriend happened to have the last

intent on these not-so-subtle digs because Effie was her precious daughter-in-law's

Lindy wasn't about to

Lloyd, and this young lady is...?"

pride, "This is my son's girlfriend.

always looking out for me. Sometimes I think she's even more attentive than my own son. We're both truly

moment, then forced a laugh.

conversation.

Effie. "Shall

I picked out two dresses for you. Why

knew Lindy's style and preferences inside out. She always started

your taste completely." Lindy beamed

soon as Lindy disappeared, Mrs. Lloyd snorted and sneered at Effie. "Well, aren't you clever, Effie? Twisting Mrs. Etheridge around your little finger. Aren't you worried she'll