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 rolled

at the doorway, watching his busy silhouette, a swirl of mixed emotions rising

trying to make it up to her?

shook those thoughts away.

entrance, leaning against the doorframe. "Need a

his shirt. He

could help me tie my

from the hook and moved behind Lyman. Her fingers grazed his waist as she wrapped the strings around him, and she couldn't help blushing, heat

stood so tall, his shoulders broad. Standing this close, she could

cheeks grew

set." Effie exhaled, tying a knot at

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

retreated

her eyes drifting back to

a catch-good looks, good

she still didn't understand why he'd agreed to marry her

one he truly

of them? Had Lyman only

thoughts drifted further and further,

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