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..."

even working? Is your boss some kind of slave driver? Seriously, I'll call HR right now and file a

made it to sales manager after all

still saving up for

I've given up on them. But all my savings went to them before, so now

you need a break. And if you're short on cash, remember-you've got

laughed again. "Right! How could I forget about my rich

take a day off tomorrow. Come have some fun with

"Alright, you win."

next morning, Nita was up early and waiting outside Effie's

even stopped to buy fresh pastries from the bakery downstairs: warm, golden, flaky, and

whether Lyman liked them, she'd bought

downstairs to

We were just about to pick you up," Effie said,

shrugged. "Couldn't sleep! It's been ages since I went on

I brought you some of

little bakery downstairs? They're my favorite-crispy and buttery. I could