Chapter 288

"So, is that what you thought too? Rushing back home just to stop us?" Lindy's brows were knitted in frustration as she glared at Friedman, her voice sharp with irritation.

Those two brothers had already worked her last nerve; now, to find Friedman had cut his business trip short-what, just to get yelled at too?

Friedman rubbed the bridge of his nose sheepishly, wondering what he could have possibly done to make both his wife and his father so exasperated with him.

"Why would I try to stop her? Effie is part of our family. If something's wrong, it's our job to help her, not turn our backs."

He paused, then added, "And those two idiots got a piece of my mind, don't worry."

To his relief, he noticed both Lindy's and his father's faces softened at that.

Just then, footsteps sounded at the door. Lyman walked in, carrying Effie in his arms.

Effie hadn't expected everyone to be awake. The moment she came in, she found herself under the collective gaze of the family, wide-eyed and slightly

embarrassed.

whispered, "Put

relieved sigh, her mood much improved now that Effie was home safe. "It's late,

should get some

three of them, flustered. "Grandpa, Mom, Dad, you really don't have to go back

it's fine. We live close by, it's hardly any trouble

with Friedman and Bancroft; without another word, the two men followed her out. In Lindy's mind, this was

uncomfortable.

Effie didn't mind them staying. Her invitation had been

them leave, she felt a

down and said, "I'll go run a

"Okay."

to Effie. She reached out and grabbed Lyman's

car, she'd been so exhausted she'd fallen asleep clutching his hand. Now, with her strength returning, she wanted to apologize

brow furrowing slightly as he looked at

of me, you upset so many people. Even your family's been worried

reached out and tapped her nose affectionately, his voice soft. "Silly girl. We're family. Looking out for each

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