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

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

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

You're Lyman's sister, which makes you family. Looking after family is

rise in her throat, so tight she could barely

was doing this on purpose! With just a few words, she'd

the outside, excluded from whatever bond Lyman

It was like watching something precious

the surface, Grace kept her

at

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

Grace "Effie, mother.

give

me. I'm

jaw tight. . It doesn't look

be holding him

replied, "I can, but only if Andie

to Effie and wouldn't let

you

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