Chapter 308

She realized, as she left Lyman's office just now, she'd forgotten to tell Isabel to come out with her.

Wait-could Isabel still be in Lyman's office?

If it were anyone else, Annabel would have just called directly, but with Effie beside her, she hesitated. After all, she hadn't known Effie that long, and couldn't be sure how she'd react.

"I'll call her manager," Annabel said.

"Alright," Effie replied.

As Annabel stepped aside to make the call, she didn't notice Lyman and Fenton approaching from down the hall.

Effie spotted them first and instinctively wanted to wave at Lyman, but remembered she was at work and managed to restrain herself.

Fenton nudged Lyman with his elbow. "Hey, man, I heard your wife's too embarrassed to go public with you. Honestly, I thought-come on, you're Lyman! How could that be?"

"But now..." Fenton trailed off, a sly grin on his face.

shot him a glare.

At home, she's caring and sweet-a perfect wife. Unlike some people who go home to an empty apartment and their own echo

That's just mean." Lyman shrugged. "Well, I'm not

whole chat thread that day, just the last few lines-enough

now, huh? Don't need me anymore? Maybe

can threaten all you want, but you

that sure?" Fenton gritted his teeth, clearly itching

greeting her with practiced ease. "Morning, Ms. Bagnold.

by his cool, professional tone. Was this really her

sure how to

at first.

of it, Effie answered, "Mr. Etheridge, we can't find the

he and Fenton had completely forgotten about

"Uh—”

then. "I just called her

kind that

Lyman turned to Effie and explained, "Isabel and Annabel

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