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?"

away on business. I thought I could stand in

with displeasure. "We're married, Effie. How

this mean he was starting to care about her, even if he wouldn't quite

"Alright.

nodded. "Are you about

was just about to leave." Effie had already paid her respects to the matriarch; she was prepared to

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

guests eyed Lyman with surprise and open

a notoriously low

sudden appearance at the Bagnold family's birthday event

a chance to meet him-none more so than Shepard, who

"Mr. Etheridge, it's such a rare honor to have you here for my mother's birthday.

Bagnold. Today is a special day for your mother-of course I would come. But I'm afraid I have some

a polite but

second, then he recovered smoothly, nodding. "Of course, Mr. Etheridge. I won't keep you any longer. I hope to

his head in

the matriarch, Lyman led Effie out of

had seen her share of

almost intimate about the way

Lyman's attention

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