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.

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

Her voice was warm

her to call him "darling." At first, Effie had felt shy about it, but she'd

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

relaxed. "Yeah, I have. What

Just stepped out for some

you eat something, and go easy on the drinks," Effie

replied with an affectionate note in his

fluttered

her phone, Effie couldn't

was

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

be waiting," she said softly, a note of anticipation in her

you want for dinner, just let Mrs. Taylor

moment,

phone, playful and teasing.

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