Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

making it clear he wasn't

seemed to remember something. She glanced over at Effie. "Effie, are

there was a sharp edge to her

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

lump rise in her throat, so tight

this on purpose! With just a few words,

awkwardly on the outside, excluded from whatever bond Lyman and Effie

like watching something precious slip right out of her

on the surface, Grace kept her

smile at Effie.

Andie in her arms, and Lyman slipped in after her. There was

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

to me. I'm

at Effie, her jaw tight. . It

be holding him all the

replied, "I can, but only if Andie wants

clung to Effie and wouldn't

you