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.

Let's drop by my parents' first," Lyman said, making it clear he wasn't about to leave

She glanced over at Effie. "Effie, are we intruding

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

not. You're Lyman's sister, which makes you family. Looking after family is the least

lump 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 Lyman's inner circle-and

outside, excluded from whatever bond

hurt. It was like watching something precious

surface,

forced a bright smile at Effie.

to get in the car, Effie climbed in first with Andie in her arms, and Lyman slipped in after her. There was no room left in the back.

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

me.

her jaw tight. . It doesn't look

him

replied, "I can, but only if

Andie clung to Effie and wouldn't let

you

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