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."

must be exhausted, always going back and forth on your

have any projects Clay could work on?

Lindy spoke of the family being reunited, she cast another

smile, trying to seem

felt something damp beneath her hand. She turned to see Andie,

to see how she'd handle the

saw the wet patch on

earth is wrong with you? You're too old for this-why didn't

was harsh and her face twisted in anger-she looked almost unhinged. She stopped herself before

silent, everyone stunned by

Andie, trying to help him

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

was willing to let anyone comfort him-anyone except

was definitely something wrong

down. You're scaring him," Lindy