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."

voice was low and gentle, laced with a hint of mischief, and

lowered her head, fingers nervously twisting together, feeling both anxious

are you nervous? Don't

gave a quiet "Mm," barely above a

laugh, "Just don't make me wait

blush deepen, her

changing the subject, "tomorrow we'll head

estate for dinner. We can also take the opportunity to discuss the

turned to him in

to give you a proper ceremony," Lyman replied without

a bit?" Effie was still tangled up with unresolved issues involving Mitchell, and she worried things might get

respect in his

The next morning

phone rang early; his family wanted

Mitchell decided to bring

looking for all the world like a pair of newlyweds, completely smitten with each

Lloyd greeted them with a warm smile as they entered. "Back already?