Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon
Chapter 35
Chapter 35
Lyman turned his head, his gaze settling on Effie's slightly pale face. His brow furrowed with concern.
He could tell something was off. His voice was low and gentle. "What's wrong?"
Effie shook her head. "It's nothing. I'm just a bit tired."
He didn't press further. Instead, he reached out and took her hand, his palm warm against hers, making her flinch ever so slightly.
"If anything's bothering you, promise you'll tell me," he said, his voice steady and reassuring, wrapping her in an unexpected sense of safety.
She looked at him and nodded. "Yeah. I'm fine. All that mess is behind me now."
Lyman knew she'd just seen her family-the Bagnolds again. He could guess who she meant by "mess."
"If it's behind you, don't dwell on it. Let's go get something to eat," he coaxed, steering the conversation away.
"Alright."
Suddenly, a car ahead swerved into their lane. The driver slammed on the brakes, tires screeching.
Effie lurched forward from the momentum, tumbling straight into Lyman's side.
startled gasp, her
Lyman's long arms wrapped around her waist,
glow, dim but
seen.
so hot
were far,
Thump!
heart pounded, wild and
chest, she could feel the steady thrum of his
at her, his
at her waist, the heat of his
voice was deep, soft, and full of genuine
finally snapped out of her daze, squirming away from his arms and bowing her head so she wouldn't have to meet his gaze. "I-I'm fine... thank you," she stammered, her voice barely
amusement flickering in his
back to apologize. "Sorry, sir,
him off, his tone
breathed out, relieved, and carefully merged back into
Effie arrived at
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