Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 70

Chapter 70

In the end, she quietly sent Lyman a message, telling him not to order any more food for the group and that she'd make her own way home when things wrapped

up.

When Lyman saw her text, he couldn't help but let out a helpless little laugh.

Was he really someone who needed to be kept a secret?

Most women would love to show off a successful husband, to let everyone know they had someone powerful in their corner. But only Effie preferred to keep things so understated.

Then again, maybe that was exactly why he saw her differently from everyone else.

Tucking her phone away, Effie finally felt herself relax a little.

After dinner, she said goodbye to everyone and caught a cab home.

When she got back, Lyman still wasn't there he was out at a business dinner. Effie took a shower, and just as she stepped out, she heard the front door open.

She hurriedly threw on a robe and came out to the hallway.

to drink," Luther said, looking a little awkward as he helped Lyman

words, and

shoulder, cheeks tinged pink, eyes

Effie frowned, her voice laced with worry. Normally, Lyman

him tonight. Mr. Etheridge couldn't refuse, so he ended up having a few

and said softly, "Luther, could you help him over to the sofa? I'll take care

course, ma'am. I'll leave Mr. Etheridge in your hands,

her thanks, and

onto the sofa, his voice

"Sit down, I'll get you some

and caught her hand. There

moment, her heart skipping as she looked into his

going anywhere. Just let me get

her, and Effie hurried to the

away, Lyman's eyes suddenly cleared; the deep,

He watched her retreating figure in silence, a faint, secretive smile

a glass of honey water and grabbed a damp

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