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Chapter 109

Chapter 109

Isabel had hoped Lyman would stay with her, maybe at least offer a few words of comfort. But his manner remained distant and cold as ever.

"Lyman, could you... could you stay with me for a little while?" Her voice trembled with a pleading note, her eyes full of expectation.

Lyman's expression didn't waver. His tone stayed as detached as before.

"I have things to take care of. The security team will be here soon, so you don't need to worry."

With that, he turned to leave.

Panic flashed in Isabel's eyes. She hurried forward and grabbed his sleeve.

"Lyman, I... I'm really scared. Can you just-"”

He stopped, glancing down at her hand. There was a trace of impatience in his voice. "Isabel, that's enough."

Her hand trembled, and she let go of his sleeve.

Color drained from Isabel's face. Disappointment and hurt flickered in her eyes.

Lyman didn't look back. He walked straight out of the room.

quickly came over to

arranged for security.

hear her at all. She

tears

is he always like

sighed and lightly patted her

think about it too much. Just

fists so tightly that her nails dug

how it is, she

do you really think

this is

Lyman slid into the back seat of his car. The driver

the time-it was already

sent one of his managers to

the seat, Lyman closed his eyes, but Effie's face drifted unbidden

curled at his lips. He'd never realized how

as the workday ended, he couldn't wait to leave the

on it,"

Mr. Etheridge." The driver pressed on the

home, Effie was curled up on

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