Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 94

After a while, Lyman finally opened his eyes. He looked down at her, a soft smile playing at his lips. "Good morning, Mrs. Etheridge."

Effie's cheeks flushed pink as she murmured back, "Good morning..."

Lyman leaned in and pressed a gentle kiss to her forehead, his tone warm and teasing. "Say it-call me 'husband.""

Blushing even harder, Effie shyly whispered, "Husband."

The word clearly pleased Lyman-he couldn't hide the effect she had on him. "Thank you. That makes me very happy."

Effie's face turned an even deeper shade of red as she mumbled, "Why are you thanking me...? We're married. That's what married people do."

Lyman just chuckled and pulled her closer, saying nothing more.

For a few long, quiet minutes, they simply lay there together, soaking in the rare sense of peace and intimacy.

forgot you must be

get up too. Nita's meeting me for a little shopping this afternoon," Effie said, pushing herself up despite the deep ache

found Lyman already

you into town," Lyman said as he

Effie nodded. "Alright."

little self-conscious around him. She kept her head down as

that covered her from neck to ankle, then applied a touch of

entrance of Neo-Arcadia's most luxurious mall. Nita spotted her

once-over and teased, "Well, well. There's a certain glow about a woman in love. You're

her, her smile

she nudged Nita's arm. "Oh, stop it. I'm no different

you your cheeks are so rosy,

Effie interrupted, mortified, her ears

Lyman is so attentive to you. He even insisted on driving you himself. I'm