Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 195

Fowler and Marcia did everything in their power to shield Fidelia. There was no way they'd let her take the blame for trying to hurt Effie.

Realizing what was at stake, Fidelia quickly feigned innocence, nodding and saying, “That's right. I was just too nervous earlier—I didn't see clearly."

Lyman's voice was calm but firm. “In our family, we care about the truth. You can't just throw out accusations without proof."

A flush crept up Fidelia's cheeks, as if she'd been slapped.

"..."

"But Effie deliberately provoked me! That's why I got angry and pushed her," Fidelia blurted out, teeth clenched, revealing another bombshell.

Lyman gave a noncommittal "Oh?" and asked, "Is that so? Do you have any evidence?"

Effie, startled, had tried to grab onto something to steady herself, only to

security camera-picture

up. "I didn't say anything to provoke her. I was

people might start claiming he was just protecting his own. And as Lyman's wife, Effie couldn't

wanted to see me. I thought something was off, so the moment I saw Fidelia, I started recording on

that's why! So Effie had been prepared for this

turned complicated. What

murderous look Fidelia shot her-she was too busy searching the ground for

If it weren't for you, they'd

crush on? Or are you saying Isabel and my

together! If it weren't for

would've happened between them by now? The only reason

saying those things, but now, with Lyman listening, it almost seemed like she was