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.

stomach grumbled, breaking the silence. Lyman laughed and sat up. "I forgot you must be

Nita's meeting me for a little shopping this afternoon," Effie said, pushing herself

found Lyman already setting out breakfast in

said as he

Effie nodded. "Alright."

after last night's intimacy, Effie couldn't help feeling a little self-conscious around him. She kept her head

Effie changed into a long dress that covered her from neck to ankle, then

met Nita at the entrance of Neo-Arcadia's most luxurious mall. Nita spotted her right away and

Nita gave her a once-over and teased, "Well, well. There's

her smile full

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

insisted, looping her arm through Effie's and lowering her voice. "Look at you your cheeks are so rosy,

Effie interrupted, mortified, her

I'll drop it. But seriously, Lyman