Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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."

nodded sympathetically. "You must be exhausted, always going back and forth on your own.

her husband. "Lyman, doesn't your firm have any projects Clay could work on? If he came back, Grace's family could finally be together

Lindy spoke of the family being reunited, she cast another look

forced a smile, trying to

damp beneath her hand. She turned to see Andie, whose pants were

Grace, curious to

it to Andie and saw the wet patch on his

you? You're too old for this-why didn't you say something if you needed

harsh and her face twisted in anger-she looked almost unhinged. She stopped herself before saying anything worse, but Andie was already

fell silent, everyone

to

clung to Lindy, clutching her blouse so tightly he nearly stretched

was willing to

There was definitely something wrong with that

down. You're scaring him," Lindy said