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?"

boutique had a full spread-tea, fruit platters, and

to take care of people. She's not only lovely but also so considerate

gaze lingered on Effie. Lindy, catching the subtext, remembered hearing that Effie's ex-boyfriend

Was Mrs. Lloyd so intent on these not-so-subtle digs

about to let anyone bully

and this young lady is...?" Lindy gestured toward

obvious pride, "This is my son's girlfriend. Isn't she a

here-thoughtful, capable, beautiful, and always looking out for me. Sometimes I think she's even more attentive than my own son. We're both

then forced a laugh. "Yes...

need to continue the conversation. Life was too short for pointless small

to Effie. "Shall

out two dresses for you. Why don't you try them on?"

She always started by checking color and cut, then moved on to fabric

your taste completely." Lindy beamed and headed for the

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