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.
a startled gasp,
long arms wrapped around her waist,
light cast a soft glow, dim but enough for every
seen.
flushed a furious red, so hot she felt
were far,
Thump!
pounded, wild and unsteady,
Lyman's chest, she could feel the steady thrum of his
at her, his eyes deep and
hand stayed firm at her waist, the heat of his fingers seeping through her thin blouse, sending
deep, soft, and full of
so she wouldn't have to meet his gaze. "I-I'm fine... thank
amusement flickering
the driver was clearly shaken, glancing back to apologize. "Sorry, sir, ma'am. That car cut us off and I didn't have
off, his tone calm. "It's alright.
breathed out, relieved, and
next day, Effie arrived at the
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