Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 364

Punishment?!

At the thought of spending the night kneeling alone in the chilly, gloomy family chapel, Fidelia's heart filled with dread.

Tears streaming down her cheeks, she pleaded, "Big brother, I know I was wrong, I..."

"Do you really know what you did wrong? Or are you just saying that so you can avoid kneeling in the chapel?" Lyman's voice was frigid. "I'll speak to Grandfather.

If you don't go back, you'll have to deal with the consequences."

Fidelia flinched, her whole body deflating like a punctured balloon, robbed of its energy.

Head hung low, she shuffled away.

After that little episode, Effie found herself in even better spirits. Honestly, who wouldn't feel lighter after an annoying presence finally left?

Suddenly, Effie felt her grandmother's gaze upon her.

She looked over and called softly, "Grandma?"

well today. That's exactly how

half

interjected, "Grandma, I'm sorry. Today was my fault. I should have

your fault. You're the golden boy of the family-of course you attract a lot of attention, that's

Thank goodness our Effie doesn't have to live under the same roof as her,

well what his grandmother was

worry, Grandma. I

take care of myself. I'm tougher than I

your husband. It's perfectly natural for

her words, parroting, "That's right. Perfectly

laughed. "Alright, I

her grandmother home, Effie and Lyman headed off

non-stop. The caller ID flashed again and again: Uncle Fowler Etheridge. But Lyman ignored

over and

a dozen

don't you just turn your phone off? That way

up after a few tries. But if my phone keeps ringing and I never reject his calls, he'll keep calling, hoping answer. The one

smiled to herself. Now that's classic

the office, Effie hopped