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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 was your

glancing up at him for a reaction, but Lyman's

and that it had something to do with Mr. Lawrence. I

expected him to be pleased, but...

squeezed her hand beneath the table and said,

This

never realized happiness could

Lawrence was already serving Effie some

bit overwhelmed, smiled.

waved her off. "Oh, don't be so formal. We're all

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

"I will, thank you."

watched the 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

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

and when dinner ended, the real highlight of

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