Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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 smile

Her voice was warm and

since their relationship had grown closer, Lyman had asked her to call him

Lyman's deep, velvety voice came through the line. "It's lunchtime.

lightly, her tone relaxed. "Yeah, I have. What

out for some air,"

go easy on the drinks," Effie

boss," he replied with an affectionate note in his

fluttered at his

her phone, Effie couldn't

was true-if he was only

it. The truth was, she realized she was falling

home early. I'll be waiting," she said softly, a note of anticipation in

you think of something you want for dinner, just let Mrs. Taylor know. I'll be home

a moment, then grinned.

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