Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 247

Effie didn't want to offer Nita any of those empty, sugarcoated reassurances-the kind that went, "Your parents love you too, it's just that your little brother needs more attention right now."

Maybe deep down, that's what Nita wished someone would say. After all, she'd never truly managed to break free from that kind of family. If she really didn't care, she wouldn't be hurting so much.

But the harsher reality was, the more brutal life became, the clearer you had to see it. Otherwise, Nita's family would drain her dry, body and soul.

Effie grinned. "Well, in that case, just stop loving them. Give all your love to me instead! As your best friend, I promise I'll look after you when we're old and take care of you for the rest of your life."

Nita let out a dramatic wail, then flung her arms around Effie, nuzzling her shoulder. "Guess I'll have to count on my rich bestie, then!"

"Anytime, babe." Effie laughed.

Nita joined in, laughing too. She looked bubbly and carefree, but Effie could see the ache behind her smile.

Suddenly, Effie brightened. "Hey, why don't we take a quick vacation tomorrow? Just the two of us."

"A vacation? I don't know. I have work tomorrow..."

weekend! Why are you even working? Is your boss some kind

Nita protested. "I really need this job. I finally made it to sales manager after all these years-I can't just start

still saving up

them before, so

need a break. And if

laughed again. "Right! How could I

take a day off tomorrow. Come have some fun with

"Alright, you win."

Nita was up early and

tow. She'd even stopped to buy fresh pastries

liked them, she'd bought extra just in

came downstairs to find

you're here so early! We were just about to pick you

been ages since I went on vacation, so I figured

you some of those pastries you

up. "You got them from that little bakery downstairs? They're my