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.

forehead pressed to hers, his

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

her head. "I won't... We're married. This is how

again, harder this time, as if he wanted to

turning to jelly as she

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

her voice

right here," he murmured, his tone deep

steady and sure, as if she were the most precious

the lamp and the sound of their mingled breaths. Lyman laid Effie gently on the bed and leaned over her,

There's no need to be nervous," he promised softly, every

crimson, but she summoned her courage

deepened, and he kissed her once

let herself drown in his

only sounds left in the room were their quiet breathing and

morning came, Effie woke to find herself nestled in Lyman's