Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 85

Chapter 85

Effie's heart suddenly raced, her coffee cup trembling ever so slightly in her hands.

She took a deep breath, willing herself to calm down, but her colleagues' words echoed relentlessly in her mind.

"Isabel... Lyman rushed straight to the hospital as soon as he heard..."

Effie had been distracted the entire day, her thoughts nowhere near her work.

After work, she drove straight home, barely remembering the route.

To her relief, Lyman was already there when she arrived.

The moment she stepped inside, rich, inviting aromas wafted to greet her at the door. Effie paused, caught off guard.

Soon, a tall, lean figure emerged from the kitchen.

"You're back? Perfect timing. The duck and mushroom soup is almost ready-it's good for you. Be sure to have an extra helping tonight."

Effie nodded. "Thanks. That's really thoughtful of you."

"I just need to make a couple more sides. Why don't you relax and watch some TV while you wait?"

into the kitchen, sleeves already

doorway, watching his busy silhouette, a swirl of mixed emotions

to make it up to her?

those thoughts away. What

kitchen entrance, leaning against the doorframe. "Need a

vegetables, water splashing onto his shirt. He glanced down, realizing

you could help me

hook and moved behind Lyman. Her fingers grazed his

shoulders broad. Standing this close, she could feel

cheeks grew even

Effie exhaled, tying a

and flashed her a grateful smile. "Thanks. Go on and relax-I'll be

and retreated

on the sofa, she found her eyes drifting back to the kitchen, drawn to his figure as he

a catch-good looks, good family,

didn't understand why he'd agreed to

he truly cared about,

just a matter of pride between the two of them? Had Lyman only

further and

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