Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 353

Lindy shot Friedman a look, warning him to keep quiet.

Of course, when a young couple is together, it's only natural they want a bit of

privacy.

Just then, Effie chimed in, "Sounds great! I love a lively crowd."

Suzan Bagnold, watching from a short distance away, narrowed her eyes and muttered through clenched teeth, "So fake."

Jealousy twisted in Suzan's chest. She couldn't understand it-Effie was hardly anyone special, just someone's castoff, yet the Etheridge parents doted on her.

Meanwhile, Suzan was forced to lurk in the shadows, like some pariah, never allowed to show her face.

Today, Adeline had gone off to a luncheon with the other society ladies, but for once, she hadn't invited Suzan along.

too conspicuous now. Or maybe Adeline

really rankled was: why did Effie get to be

head down and

Vera. Truthfully, Vera's own position was

of the house, but everyone knew she hadn't played fair. The other women in their circle didn't approve of her, and she was never really welcome at their gatherings. If she forced her way in, they wouldn't kick her out directly, but when it came time for group photos,

went so far as to slap a sticker over

have been clearer: she simply

too low. Pushing her way in

until the baby's born and you marry into

her eyes. "Let's see who dares keep you out

to spell it out like

hurting a lot lately. The doctor says

he's found one who looks just like Effie. He takes her to hotels all the time! Once, he even brought her back to our apartment-I caught them together. Mitchell just told me if

broke down

scene, quickly soothed her and pulled her