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."

be exhausted, always going back and forth

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

reunited, she cast another look in Grace's

a smile, trying to

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

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

to Andie and saw the wet patch on his trousers. Her face changed

You're

her face twisted in anger-she looked almost unhinged. She stopped herself

silent, everyone stunned by the

reached for Andie, trying to help him

blouse so tightly he

was willing to let anyone comfort

was definitely something wrong

down. You're scaring him,"