Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 21

Effie was caught off guard by Lyman's words, her cheeks quickly blooming with a faint blush.

His gaze on her just now had been so intense, it set her heart racing.

"Come on, let me show you around," Lyman said, taking her hand and leading her further inside.

As they walked, he began to explain, "The house is over three thousand square feet. There's a primary bedroom, three guest rooms, a study, and two bathrooms..."

Effie couldn't help but marvel inwardly. In a city where every inch of space was precious, owning a house this spacious spoke volumes about his wealth and status.

They stopped at the entrance to the master bedroom. Effie paused, her gaze immediately drawn to the wide king-sized bed dominating the room, and her heart skipped another beat.

The decor echoed the rest of the house-modern and understated, yet undeniably warm. Soft golden light spilled across the plush bedding, making everything feel especially inviting.

Lyman stood beside her, noticing her momentary daze. The corners of his mouth curled up in a teasing smile. "What's wrong? Is there something about the bed?"

Effie snapped out of her thoughts, her blush deepening. "No, it's just... it feels a bit too big, that's all."

Lyman chuckled, his tone affectionate. "Isn't bigger better? There's more room for... whatever you might want to do."

was low and gentle, laced with a hint of mischief, and Effie's cheeks burned even

lowered her head, fingers nervously twisting together,

softened. "Effie, are you nervous? Don't

quiet "Mm," barely above a

with a laugh, "Just don't make me wait

her blush deepen,

by the way," he continued, changing the subject, "tomorrow

for dinner. We can also take

in surprise. "We're having

you a proper ceremony," Lyman

need to rush. Maybe we could wait a bit?" Effie was still tangled up with unresolved issues involving Mitchell, and

in his eyes.

The next morning

his family

Suzan's affection, Mitchell decided to bring her with

the house, looking for all the world like a pair

as they entered. "Back already?