Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 429

Grace watched Lyman with anticipation, waiting for a word of praise.

But Lyman just smiled slightly and said, “Not bad.”

The head pat she’d hoped for never came, nor any gentle reassurance that she’d done a great job. Just those two words: not bad.

A flicker of disappointment crossed Grace’s eyes.

Just two words.

He’s changed, she thought bitterly. Ever since he lost his wife, Lyman really has changed.

“Lyman, I—” she started.

Lyman cut her off. “Andie looks exhausted. Why don’t you take him to my mom’s place for a bit? He always loved being there.”

Lindy Etheridge adored Andie. He was such a sweet, well-behaved little boy.

In Lyman’s mind, Grace couldn’t really manage Andie on her own.

“Well… okay, I suppose,” Grace replied, trying to mask her reluctance.

“Alright. Let’s drop by my parents’ first,” Lyman said, making it clear he wasn’t about to leave Andie in Grace’s care alone.

Suddenly, Grace seemed to remember something. She glanced over at Effie. “Effie, are we intruding on you?”

Her voice was calm, but there was a sharp edge to her gaze that made Effie uncomfortable, as if Grace was issuing a challenge.

Effie smiled back, unruffled. “Of course not. You’re Lyman’s sister, which makes you family. Looking after family is the least I can do.”

Grace felt a lump rise in her throat, so tight she could barely speak.

Damn Effie. She was doing this on purpose! With just a few words, she’d made it clear who really belonged in Lyman’s inner circle—and who didn’t.