Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 93

How embarrassing!

Lyman's gaze suddenly grew intense, his eyes burning as he gripped her hand tightly. His voice was low and rough. "Effie, are you sure?"

Effie nodded, nervous but certain. She didn't want to run away anymore.

Lyman didn't say another word. He simply pulled her gently into his arms and kissed her.

His warm breath brushed against her neck, sending a shiver of tingling electricity through her.

His kiss was both gentle and hungry, laced with a longing that had been held back for too long.

Effie's heart pounded, her hands instinctively finding his shoulders as she melted into his embrace.

Their breaths mingled, the air between them thick with anticipation.

Lyman's hand traced the curve of her back, his fingertips radiating heat through the thin fabric of her shirt, making her shiver uncontrollably.

Her mind went blissfully blank. All she could feel was this man and the storm of emotions he brought with him.

his forehead pressed to hers, his breath uneven. "You're really sure

looked up and met his gaze—those deep, gentle eyes full

"I won't... We're married.

smile tugged at Lyman's lips. He kissed her again, harder this time, as

dizzy, her body turning to jelly as

hands slid down to her waist, and with a gentle but firm touch, he scooped her

startled gasp, instinctively wrapping her arms around his neck and burying her face in his chest, too flustered to look

she whispered, her voice trembling with

I'm right here," he murmured, his tone

steady and sure, as if she were

only the soft glow of the lamp and the sound of their mingled breaths.

be nervous," he promised softly, every word

summoned her courage and nodded. "I trust

he kissed her once

eyes and let herself drown

the only sounds left in the room were their quiet breathing and

came, Effie woke to find herself nestled