Chapter 103

Stepping out of the hotel, Effie couldn't help but release a sigh of relief.

Lyman glanced over at her, his voice gentle. "How are you holding up? Getting used to all this?"

Effie managed a small smile. "I'm fine, really."

He squeezed her hand, his tone warm. "You know, you never have to force yourself to attend these events if you don't want to.”

As far as Lyman was concerned, his wife only ever needed to be herself.

Effie shook her head. "It's alright. It's good to get out and experience new things every now and then."

He nodded. "Alright. Let's go."

Hand in hand, they walked away together.

Across the room, Suzan's eyes had never left Lyman. She watched, stunned, as he and Effie strolled off so intimately.

So Effie had really managed to climb the social ladder.

Suzan's expression twisted, a tangle of disbelief and resentment. Damn it, how

Effie get so

her, wasn't she supposed to be down and

little vixen must

probably still had no idea

Afternoon Tea Social, and leaving with Effie at his side, was nothing short of headline news

for keeping his distance from

old rumors about him and

for a man of his status, having a few women around was nothing

The grapevine was buzzing.

the news almost

the moment it happened-fully

down every other suitor, convinced that

was openly together with Effie, as if daring the

she lack compared

could truly care about someone like

about to let it

onto the bed. Her chest heaved, eyes

mirror: sharp, elegant features, a

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