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 at her lips as

darling." Her voice was

had asked her to call him "darling." At

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

lightly, her tone relaxed. "Yeah, I

got a business lunch. Just stepped out for

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

replied with an affectionate

heart fluttered

Effie couldn't

said about Lyman was true-if he was

was, she realized she was falling

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

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

moment, then grinned.

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

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