Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 6

She had already considered intimate life when choosing Lyman as her husband.

Effie wasn't the type to be overly dramatic, nor did she cling to old-fashioned ideas about marriage.

Still, they'd only just met-there was so much more to learn about each other.

Lyman glanced at her, noting her bashful expression, and a subtle smile flickered at the corner of his mouth.

Remembering the phone call from earlier, he asked, "Do you need my help?"

"You... don't have to. I can handle this myself. Just give me a little time, please. Don't worry I'll make it clear to Mitchell that we're done." Effie hurried to reassure him.

Lyman was a bit surprised. Wasn't it common for women to want their husbands to step in on their behalf?

"Alright. In three days, I'll have my assistant pick you up. Pack your things, and when you're ready, you can take me to meet your grandmother."

"Okay." Effie nodded, feeling a wave of gratitude.

They'd only just met and already married, yet he was considerate enough to put her grandmother first.

Effie found herself comparing him to Mitchell. She and Mitchell had dated for years, but he'd visited her grandmother only a handful of times—and even then, he was always impatient to leave.

Looking back with clarity, Effie realized how blind she'd been to so many things.

was for the best. At least now she saw Mitchell's true colors and could finally let

For now, I'll take you home," Lyman said, his tall frame steady as

she was married now-she'd have to

Life is unpredictable.

she was Mitchell's girlfriend, and today she

felt no regret. This was the best choice for

Effie tucked away her

what about the

copies had been taken by Lyman. His reason was almost ridiculous-he

locked them up in

help but roll her

didn't really matter. It wasn't like she needed them for anything right

grandmother was already in the kitchen,

went in

her age, her grandmother moved

she asked, "Effie, why didn't you go to work today? If Mitchell has time, invite him over

came up with a quick excuse. "I had something to do this morning, so I'll head

Mitchell's working so hard- you need to

continued to fuss over Effie,

Understanding? Compromise?