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.

name. A small, involuntary smile tugged at her lips

Her voice was warm

grown closer, Lyman had asked her to call him

voice came through the line.

laughed lightly, her tone relaxed.

a business lunch. Just stepped out for some

eat something, and go easy on the drinks,"

he replied with an affectionate note in his

heart fluttered

phone, Effie couldn't help but smile

what Mitchell said about Lyman was true-if he

she realized she was falling for him,

done, come home early. I'll be waiting," she

something you want for dinner, just let Mrs.

moment,

phone, playful and teasing. "So obedient today? I might have

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