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

assistant recognized her. "Miss Bagnold! What brings you

McKenzie-and maybe

right this

the garden, Mrs. McKenzie was sitting alone at a chessboard, deep in concentration. When she spotted Effie, her eyes lit up. "Effie! You

Effie said, settling

studied the board thoughtfully.

it already-leads to

follow up

McKenzie's eyes widened. "Oh! That just might work-suddenly everything makes

quietly stepped back inside.

incense, freshly made by Mrs McKenzie that month. But when she asked

I'll take it," Suzan

that simple, ma'am," the assistant replied

is already reserved for another customer.

"What do you mean? The other assistant said you had some in stock, and now you're telling me it's not

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