Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 428

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.

first," Lyman said, making it clear he wasn't about to leave Andie in Grace's care

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

was calm, but there was a sharp edge to her gaze that made

unruffled. "Of course not. You're Lyman's sister, which makes you

rise in her

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

on the outside, excluded from whatever bond Lyman and Effie

something precious slip right out

surface, Grace kept her

forced a bright smile at Effie. "That's

Effie climbed in first with Andie in her arms, and Lyman slipped in after her. There was

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

to me. I'm

jaw tight. .

be holding him all

replied, "I can, but only if Andie wants

Andie clung to Effie and wouldn't let

you

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