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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."

Effie. "So, this

reaction, but Lyman's eyes

mention your project's been held up, and that it had something to do

pleased, but... it didn't really

her disappointment, Lyman squeezed her hand beneath the table and said, "Thank

Happy? This was his

realized happiness

long to dwell on it; Mrs. Lawrence was already serving Effie some food, piling her plate

overwhelmed, smiled.

don't be so formal. We're

is delicious-you like shrimp, don't you?

"I will, thank you."

easy exchange between Effie and Mrs. Lawrence, realizing that Effie seemed to get along with her remarkably well. No wonder, he thought, that what was supposed to be a family gathering

the group was a bit stiff, but as time passed and familiar faces

meal together, and when dinner ended, the real

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