Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 174

Effie quickly changed the subject with a mischievous glint in her eyes. "So, the necklace has a name now. What about my pocket watch?"

Lyman reached into his pocket and pulled out the antique watch, his thumb tracing the intricate vine design etched on the cover. "How about we call it 'Witness of Time'?"

"Witness of Time?" Effie repeated, her voice soft with curiosity.

He gently drew her closer, their foreheads touching. "To mark every moment we share together."

On New Year's Eve, some people are cheerful, while others are restless.

In theory, a new year should mean a fresh start for everyone—a time of joy, hope, and celebration. But Mitchell was anything but happy.

In fact, he was downright miserable.

Suzan was pregnant, and for the time being, she was staying with the Lloyd family.

The Lloyds treated her like a treasure, tending to her every need with painstaking

care.

in their concern. She also kept a close eye on

found out she was expecting, Mitchell hadn't been allowed to set foot

was growing more irritable by the

men's gifts just a couple of days ago—

on it, the more resentment bubbled up inside

was gone, Mitchell was already lost in

he pulled out his phone and dialed Effie's

all he wanted to do

tonight, with enough alcohol swirling in his veins to dull his

was standing by the window, lost in thought, when her phone suddenly rang. She glanced at the screen, brow furrowing in surprise. Mitchell? Why would he be calling? There was nothing left between them-no reason to

Mitchell would only keep trying if she ignored him. After

thundered down the line, nearly drowning out Mitchell's slurred

drunk. You must have dialed the wrong number. There's nothing left for us to say. Please don't call me again it's making my

a hiccup. "Why... why did

I'm married now. The man I love is my husband. Please respect that,