Chapter 407

Hearing Effie call someone "darling," Mitchell's breath quickened.

How could Effie call another man that? Effie was supposed to be his.

Just then, Lyman stepped out from the kitchen, drying his hands with a towel. "Let me drive you," he offered. "It's not safe to be out on the road alone at night."

Before Effie could respond, Mitchell's voice crackled through her earpiece with a sharp order. "Turn him down!"

Effie turned to Lyman. "No need, really. It's just a girls' night. It'd be a little awkward if a guy showed up. If she sees you, it'll just make things uncomfortable."

Mitchell's chest swelled with satisfaction as he listened in. The sense of control over Effie was intoxicating.

Lyman nodded. "Alright then. Drive safe, okay?"

"I will," Effie replied.

Lyman walked her to the door himself. As Effie slid behind the wheel, she glanced

at him, hesitating as if wanting to say something more.

He noticed. Leaning down, he rested his arms on the open window, grinning. "What's wrong? Can't bear to leave me?"

a small, affirmative

in to ruffle her hair. "It's not like we won't see

her voice soft.

"See you soon."

away, the car disappearing into

voice rang in her ears. "Effie, do you have any idea

reply was cold, her tone edged with steel. "Mitchell, did you really think I'd go along with everything you say? I'm only cooperating to keep my grandma safe. But I don't have to put up with your constant

Aren't you afraid I'll do something to your

on her, I won't hold back," Effie shot back. "If you want

composure, even with her

would be so disappointed, having a granddaughter like you who doesn't even care if

Effie didn't

business. Just sendes ch. "Our relationship is Now shut your

be there

off, seething. He sent her the address a moment

his

wanted to corner him at

and

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