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

She glanced over at Effie. "Effie, are

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

makes you family. Looking after family is the

rise in her throat, so tight she could

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

the outside, excluded from whatever

watching something precious slip right

on the surface, Grace

bright smile at Effie.

Effie climbed in first with Andie in her arms, and

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

to me.

Effie, her jaw tight.

holding him

"I can, but only

Andie clung to Effie and wouldn't

you

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