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.

screen, she saw Lyman's name. A small, involuntary smile tugged

darling." Her voice was

grown closer, Lyman had asked her to call him "darling." At

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

her tone relaxed. "Yeah,

business lunch. Just stepped out for some air,"

you eat something, and go easy

replied with an affectionate note in

fluttered

her phone, Effie couldn't

Lyman was true-if he was only toying with

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

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

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

thought for a moment, then grinned.

phone, playful and teasing. "So obedient

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