Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 477

In Adeline's mind, Effie had always been the sort of girl from a modest

background-plain, unremarkable, and utterly lacking in class.

Yet now, with Suzan standing beside her as a glaring contrast, Adeline found herself surprisingly at ease with Effie.

Was there truth, after all, to the saying that money changes people?

Of course! Effie had changed because she was with Lyman now, living off his wealth. That had to be it. Lyman's money had polished her rough edges.

Yes, that must be it!

Effie and Lindy, meanwhile, had both noticed Adeline's lingering gaze.

Lindy leaned over to Effie, keeping her voice low. "She keeps staring at you. Is it making you uncomfortable? If you'd rather leave, we can go."

Effie gave a small, unbothered smile. "Mom, it's fine. I've got nothing to do with her anymore anyway. If she wants to stare, let her. I don't care. If I get up and walk away now, she'll just think I'm afraid of her."

Lindy considered this, then nodded. "All right. Whatever you want."

She glanced back at Adeline, then added, "Honestly, I think she regrets it. She must be kicking herself for losing such a wonderful daughter-in-law."

her-even if they

full well that Adeline and Mitchell were cut from the same cloth: too proud to admit even the smallest mistake, even if it meant making themselves

Effie continued to enjoy their soufflé when someone approached

"Mrs. Etheridge, this is..."

arm around Effie's

lingering on Effie. "Miss Bagnold, you must come from such a distinguished family.

the smile, her tone warm. "Oh,

really? Well, your parents must have raised you

father when I was very

wonderful care of me. And my grandparents doted on

embarrassed, as if she had stumbled

pride evident. "Effie's just being modest. Her grandfather is

I've heard

a few pleasantries, the woman excused herself

had been eavesdropping, catching every word of their conversation from across

got home, Adeline found Mitchell slumped on the couch, a shadow of his

company had taken

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