Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 200

"Let Lyman know, would you? We'll visit your mother's grave together," Effie's grandmother said, her eyes brimming with tears.

She quickly turned away, wiping her cheeks before pretending nothing had happened. "You're married now, darling. It's only right to let your mother know."

Effie nodded. "Okay."

...

When Fidelia returned to her room, Marcia and Fowler took turns scolding her, forbidding her from meddling in Effie and Isabel's affairs ever again.

Fidelia felt miserable. Just then, Isabel called to ask about the photo incident.

Fidelia never could keep anything to herself, and she'd always seen Isabel as a confidante. So, all at once, she poured out everything that had happened over the past two days.

The more Isabel listened, the colder her heart grew.

Unbelievable, she thought. Fidelia had screwed things up herself, and now she was dragging her down with her!

way Isabel could clear her name now, not even if she tried to explain herself

comfort Fidelia over the phone, though she

she finally managed to coax Fidelia into hanging up, Isabel did just that— she flung her

jumped, staring at the battered device. She wondered

buying a new phone was nothing to Isabel; it was just pocket change. But transferring all her contacts, syncing photos, and setting everything up again? That was always her job, and it

on your bad side this time, trouble?" Carole asked, her tone as gentle as if she were

Not only did she mess things up, she

explained the

"Whatever you do, don't try

frowned. “If I don't, the misunderstanding will only get worse! Lyman's going to be so disappointed

if you pretend you know nothing, and Lyman brings it up, just act surprised. Play dumb. It's all Fidelia's doing anyway-she never said you

mulled it over and realized Carole

get me a new

bridge of her nose. "Sure, boss. Whatever

mother's grave. On the day itself, Lyman woke up early and fussed

couldn't help but laugh. "We're just going to pay our respects to my