Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 387

Chapter 387

"I'll end up raising a little money-eating monster who'll spend all my cash," Lyman joked, grinning.

Effie snapped out of her daze and gave Lyman a playful smack, blushing as she protested, "You're ridiculous! Who calls their own kid a monster?"

"So what would you call them then?" Lyman's lips curled into a teasing smile as he looked at her.

"Baby," Effie declared.

"Alright, baby it is," Lyman replied without missing a beat.

Effie stared at him, momentarily thrown off, then, realizing what he'd said, swatted him again, this time with even more indignation.

But her blows were so light they barely registered on Lyman, more like a tickle than an attack.

The two of them bickered and laughed together, while Effie's grandmother looked on from the side, her face lighting up with delight at their antics.

Later that day, Effie had to attend Old Mrs. Lawrence's birthday dinner. Knowing Mrs. Lawrence's fondness for all things handmade and natural, she decided to pick out a thoughtful gift.

Mrs. Lawrence

As soon as she stepped inside, a shop assistant recognized her. "Miss Bagnold! What brings you

by to see Mrs. McKenzie-and maybe pick out a

course, right

sitting alone at a chessboard, deep in concentration. When she spotted Effie, her eyes lit up. "Effie! You haven't visited

said, settling

studied the board thoughtfully. "What about

already-leads to

follow

eyes widened. "Oh! That just might work-suddenly

assistant quietly stepped back inside. At

eyed a batch of sandalwood incense, freshly made by Mrs McKenzie that month. But when she asked about it, the assistant hesitated. "I'm sorry, but there's

I'll take it," Suzan said

simple, ma'am," the assistant replied apologetically.

already reserved for another customer. I can't

other assistant said you had some in stock, and now you're telling me it's not for sale? Are you playing games with

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