Chapter 429

Grace watched Lyman with anticipation, waiting for a word of praise.

But Lyman just smiled slightly and said, "Not bad."

The head pat she'd hoped for never came, nor any gentle reassurance that she'd done a great job. Just those two words: not bad.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Grace's eyes.

Just two words.

He's changed, she thought bitterly. Ever since he lost his wife, Lyman really has changed.

"Lyman," she started.

Lyman cut her off. "Andie looks exhausted. Why don't you take him to my mom's place for a bit? He always loved being there."

Lindy Etheridge adored Andie. He was such a sweet, well-behaved little boy.

In Lyman's mind, Grace couldn't really manage Andie on her own.

"Well... okay, I suppose," Grace replied, trying to mask her reluctance.

it clear he wasn't about to leave Andie in Grace's care

something. She glanced over at Effie.

was calm, but there was a sharp edge to her gaze that made Effie uncomfortable, as if Grace

course not. You're Lyman's sister, which makes you family.

in her throat, so tight

on purpose! With just a few words, she'd made it clear who really belonged in Lyman's

the outside, excluded from whatever

It was like watching something precious slip

surface,

smile at Effie.

first with Andie in her arms, and

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

me. I'm

tight. . It doesn't look

be holding him

but only

Andie clung to Effie and

you

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