Chapter 106

Mitchell was left speechless by Effie's words. For a moment, he looked completely thrown, regret flickering in his eyes.

He opened his mouth, as if to defend himself, but nothing came out.

Without another glance, Effie turned and walked away, leaving Mitchell standing there alone, his expression clouded with uncertainty.

She had no desire to get tangled up with Mitchell anymore.

Whatever feelings she once had for him had long since vanished. Now, all she wanted was to focus on her new life.

"Effie..." he murmured under his breath, his voice tinged with a regret he could barely hide.

As Effie stepped out of the café, she drew in a deep breath.

Seeing Mitchell again, she realized how calm she felt. The old hurt from their breakup was gone.

Just then, her phone began to ring.

at the screen, she saw Lyman's name. A small, involuntary

voice was warm

Lyman had asked her to call him "darling." At first, Effie had felt shy about it,

voice came through the line. "It's lunchtime. Have

relaxed. "Yeah, I have. What about

stepped out for some air," Lyman replied with

something, and go easy on the drinks,"

he replied with

heart fluttered at his

couldn't help

Lyman was true-if he was only toying with

be it. The truth was, she realized she was falling for him,

I'll be waiting," she said

something you want for

a moment, then grinned. "Got

rumbled through the phone, playful and teasing. "So obedient today? I might have to reward

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