Chapter 431

Lindy Etheridge turned to Effie Bagnold and said, "Effie, you don't need to remind me. I remember you love seafood, so I've already asked someone to pick up the freshest catch for you."

Effie smiled warmly at her. "Thanks, Mom."

That single word-Mom-struck Grace McCloud like a heavy blow, landing squarely in her chest.

On the surface, Grace's expression remained calm, but inside, she was in turmoil. She hadn't realized Effie and Lindy had grown so close-closer than she ever expected. Everything was happening too fast, faster than she could possibly keep up.

"Grace."

Lindy called her name, pulling her abruptly from her thoughts. Grace blinked and looked at Lindy. "Yes, godmother?"

Lindy asked, "Didn't Clay come back with you this time?"

At the mention of Clay, Grace's face tightened just a bit. "No, he couldn't. He's still tied up with work, so he couldn't get away so soon."

must be exhausted, always going back and forth on your

projects Clay could work on? If he came

family being reunited, she cast another look in

smile, trying

hand. She turned

glanced at Grace, curious to see how

to Andie and saw the wet patch on his

on earth is wrong with you? You're too old for this-why didn't you say something if you needed to

unhinged. She stopped herself before saying anything worse, but Andie was already terrified. He

everyone stunned by

to help him change his

her blouse so

to

but wonder. There was

scaring him," Lindy

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