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Chapter 401

Chapter 401

Irwin Lawrence started to make his way over to greet Lyman Etheridge, but one sharp look from Lyman stopped him in his tracks.

Left with no choice, Irwin forced a casual, awkward smile and pretended nothing had happened.

Old Mrs. Lawrence swept over, her face glowing with delight as she greeted Effie Bagnold and Lyman. Her eyes lingered on Lyman, taking his measure, and she nodded approvingly. "Well, aren't you the picture of a gentleman."

Lyman greeted her politely. "Good afternoon, Mrs. Lawrence. I'm Lyman. My wife and I are here today to celebrate your birthday and wish you health and happiness for many years to come."

He handed her a box. "We brought you a small gift."

The moment Mrs. Lawrence glimpsed the elegant bag in Effie's hands, her smile grew even wider. "You're very thoughtful. Zenith Aroma's perfumes don't come by easily."

"I'm glad you like it," Effie replied warmly.

Mrs. Lawrence beamed. "Alright now, don't just stand around-please, everyone, take your seats."

"So, this was your

him for a reaction, but Lyman's eyes were unreadable-his expression

that it had something to do with

pleased, but... it

disappointment, Lyman squeezed her hand beneath

This

happiness

Mrs. Lawrence was already

bit overwhelmed, smiled.

her off. "Oh, don't

nudged the plate toward Effie. "The shrimp is delicious-you like shrimp, don't you? Have some

"I will, thank you."

remarkably well. No wonder, he thought, that what was supposed to be a family gathering had made room for the two of them, outsiders though they

stiff, but as time passed and familiar faces relaxed, the atmosphere softened and

their meal together, and when dinner ended, the real highlight of the birthday celebration

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