Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 81

Chapter 81

Now wasn't the time to dwell on it. Shepard quickly told a servant to fetch Effie.

At that moment, Effie was just coming in from the back garden.

As she entered the main hall, Lyman's gaze found her immediately.

His eyes were deep and hard to read, carrying a hint of concern that almost slipped by unnoticed.

"Effie," Lyman called softly, his voice low and resonant.

She'd told him before that she wasn't ready to go public yet.

Lyman understood-if others found out about Effie's true status, it would only bring her trouble.

Effie was startled to see him—had he come back from his trip already?

And how did he know today was her grandmother's birthday luncheon?

The surprise was plain on her face.

Lyman looked at her, his voice a low murmur. "Today's your grandmother's birthday celebration. Why didn't you tell me?"

"You were away on business. I thought I

tinged with displeasure. "We're married, Effie. How could I

in Effie's chest. Did this mean he was starting to care about

her tone. "Alright. I'll tell you next

"Are you about

was just about to leave." Effie had already paid

now that Lyman had shown up, if she lingered any longer, she'd probably just make things

turned; many guests eyed Lyman with surprise

kept a notoriously low profile, rarely showing up at public

Bagnold family's birthday

for a chance to meet him-none more so than Shepard, who could barely contain his

have you here for my mother's birthday. Why not stay a while longer and join us

day for your mother-of course I would come. But I'm afraid I have some business

a polite but unmistakable

recovered smoothly, nodding. "Of course, Mr.

his

matriarch, Lyman led Effie out

seen her share of life, had

about the way Lyman and Effie

since Effie arrived, Lyman's attention had barely

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