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."

going back and forth on

her husband. "Lyman, doesn't your firm have any projects Clay could work on? If he

being reunited, she cast another

trying to

her hand. She turned to see Andie, whose pants were soaked-he'd wet

at Grace, curious to see how she'd handle the

Effie's gaze, Grace followed it to Andie and saw the wet patch on his trousers. Her face

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

herself before saying anything worse, but

fell silent, everyone stunned

trying to

Lindy, clutching her blouse so tightly

shape. He was willing to let anyone comfort him-anyone except

but wonder. There was definitely something wrong with that

calm down. You're scaring him," Lindy