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,

Her voice was

since their relationship had grown closer, Lyman had asked her to call him "darling." At first, Effie had felt

velvety voice came through

her tone relaxed. "Yeah,

stepped out for some air," Lyman

eat something, and go easy

know, boss," he replied with an affectionate note in his

heart fluttered at his

Effie couldn't help but smile even

what Mitchell said about Lyman was

she realized she was falling for

be waiting," she said

Lyman promised, then added, "If you think of something you want for dinner, just let Mrs. Taylor know. I'll be

thought for a moment,

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

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