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.

Effie's stomach grumbled, breaking the silence. Lyman laughed and sat up. "I forgot you must be hungry. Why don't you rest a

Effie said, pushing herself up despite the deep ache

she found Lyman already setting out breakfast in the

we eat, I'll drive you into town," Lyman said as he poured her a cup of coffee. "I'm

Effie nodded. "Alright."

after last night's intimacy, Effie couldn't help feeling a little self-conscious around

a long dress that covered her from neck to ankle,

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

Effie walked up, Nita gave her a once-over and teased, "Well, well. There's a certain glow about a

her smile

turned crimson as she nudged Nita's arm. "Oh, stop it.

her voice. "Look at you your cheeks are so rosy, like

mortified,

Lyman is so attentive