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.

was too conspicuous now. Or maybe Adeline was still annoyed after the fiasco at the

did Effie

it. Keep your head down

Vera. Truthfully, Vera's own position was precarious,

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, they'd crop her out of every picture before

as to slap

message couldn't have been clearer: she simply

always just a little too low. Pushing her way in only made her look desperate,

to hold on until the baby's born and you marry into the Lloyd family. Once that happens, my own

spark of hope in her eyes. "Let's see who dares keep you out of their parties

Did Suzan have to spell it out like

stomach's been hurting a lot lately. The doctor says

bed! You have no idea, Mom. Mitchell Lloyd has lost his mind-he's totally ignoring me. He's always out chasing women. Now 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 I couldn't handle it, I could

down in

embarrassed by the scene, quickly soothed her