Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 119

Chapter 119

Effie replied coolly, "I probably won't be free tonight. There's a project at work that needs to be rushed."

Shepard didn't seem the least bit surprised by her refusal. Still smiling, he pressed on, "What about tomorrow? Or the weekend? You have to make time for your old man at some point, right?"

Effie cut through the pretense. "If you have something to say, just say it. And if you're lonely, you can always have your darling daughter keep you company. I'm sure Suzan would be delighted."

Shepard's face darkened instantly.

Ungrateful girl!

But now that Effie might know Lyman, he forced himself to swallow his anger.

"You're my daughter too. Blood ties aren't so easily broken," he said through gritted teeth.

Effie gave a cold, mirthless laugh. "You didn't call just to talk about blood ties, did you? If that's all, I'll hang up. I'm busy."

you.

could respond, he hung

but she knew Shepard all too well. If she didn't come home, he'd probably show up

and see what he was plotting

Effie

a steadying breath, and pushed open

living room, Shepard lounged on the sofa with a cup of tea in hand, looking relaxed. When he heard the front door, he looked up, set his cup down,

Effie frowned.

been possessed by a

welcome her

probably get sold off and not even

her voice shrill. "Effie! Come in, sit down. I just made some nourishing soup for you- I'll bring it out

nearly shivered at the

earth was going on with

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