Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 188

It was probably the first time she'd ever gazed at a man with such obvious infatuation, completely zoning out for so long. But honestly, who could blame her? Lyman was just unfairly gorgeous-so striking it was impossible not to sneak a few extra glances.

Effie cracked the window for some fresh air. The cool breeze brushed her face, and finally, she started to feel like herself again.

"So, um... why did Mom want us back at the old house again? Did something happen?" Effie asked nervously.

Lyman slowed the car, freeing one hand to squeeze hers gently. "No matter what's going on, I'll always be by your side," he said softly.

Effie shot him a look, torn between laughing and crying. "Now you're making me even more anxious."

Lyman let out a soft laugh. "Guess I'm not very good at comfort, huh?"

Effie winked at him. "You're fine, really."

"Oh?" Lyman glanced over, trying to decide if she was teasing or genuinely reassuring him.

road," Effie coughed, stifling a

a resigned chuckle, Lyman turned his

up outside

the car, arms weighed

for all this formality; you're family," Bancroft said warmly, his eyes soft with

saying no one hits a smiling face. She just wanted to make a good impression, even if it

She just cares about everyone, so she

I really hope everyone likes them." She

neither Adeline nor the others had so much as cracked a smile; even Mitchell had told her not to bother next time, since no one cared for her efforts

time was another test. If the Etheridges reacted the same way,

you get?" Fidelia asked, reaching for

before she could dig in, Marcia shot her a warning look.

annoyed, stepped aside

good manners, the Etheridges were in a whole different league compared to the

handing out the gifts. Each one was practical rather than extravagant, but somehow, she'd managed to pick out exactly what each person would