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?"

then replied, "You were away on business. I thought I could stand

just a touch, his tone tinged with displeasure. "We're married, Effie. How could I

this mean he was starting to care about her, even if

"Alright. I'll tell you

"Are

paid her respects to

lingered any longer, she'd probably just make things more complicated

heads had turned; many guests eyed Lyman with surprise and

tycoon, Lyman kept a notoriously low

his sudden appearance at the Bagnold family's birthday event was

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

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

cool but courteous glance. "You're too kind, President Bagnold. Today is a special day for your mother-of course I would come. But I'm afraid I have some business matters waiting at the

polite

course, Mr. Etheridge. I won't keep you any longer.

his head

saying their goodbyes to the matriarch, Lyman led Effie out of

who had seen her share

intimate about

Lyman's attention had barely

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