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.

breaking the silence. Lyman laughed and sat up. "I forgot you must be hungry. Why don't you rest a little

meeting me for a little shopping this afternoon," Effie said, pushing herself up despite the deep ache in her body-it felt like she'd been run over by a

washing up, she found Lyman

town," Lyman said as he poured her a cup of coffee. "I'm

Effie nodded. "Alright."

help feeling a little self-conscious around him. She kept her head down as they ate, cheeks tinged

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

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

well. There's a certain glow about a woman in love.

at her, her smile full of sly

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

not exaggerating," Nita insisted, looping her arm through Effie's and lowering her voice. "Look at you your cheeks

mortified, her

But seriously, Lyman is so attentive