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."

"You must be exhausted, always going back

have any projects Clay could work on? If he came back, Grace's family could finally be

spoke of the family being reunited, she

smile, trying

hand. She

glanced at Grace, curious to see

Grace followed it to Andie and saw the wet patch on his trousers. Her

with you? You're too old

almost unhinged. She stopped herself before saying anything worse, but Andie was

fell silent, everyone

trying to help him change his

clung to Lindy, clutching her blouse so

He was willing to let

help but wonder. There was definitely something wrong with

calm down. You're scaring