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..."

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

I finally made it to sales manager after all these

up for

to them

or two days won't make a difference. Come on, you need a break. And if you're short on

How could I forget about my rich

day off tomorrow. Come have some fun

"Alright, you win."

Nita was up early and waiting outside Effie's building,

pastries from the bakery

Lyman liked them, she'd bought extra just

Lyman came downstairs to find Nita already

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

sleep! It's been ages since I went on

some of those pastries you

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