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!

could clear her name now, not even

back her irritation and comfort Fidelia over the

up, Isabel did just that—

battered device. She

nothing to Isabel; it was just pocket change. But transferring all her contacts, syncing photos, and setting everything

Carole asked, her tone as gentle

Not only did she mess things up, she dragged me into

explained the

sighed. "Whatever you do, don't

get worse! Lyman's going

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 told her to do anything. So, what are you afraid

mulled it over and realized Carole had

you get

of her nose. "Sure, boss. Whatever you

itself, Lyman woke up early and fussed over his clothes, making sure

pay our respects to my mom. Is