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

afternoon," Effie said, pushing herself up despite the deep ache in her body-it felt like she'd been

Lyman

he poured her a cup of

Effie nodded. "Alright."

couldn't help feeling a little self-conscious around him. She kept her head down as they ate, cheeks

her from neck to ankle, then

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

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

her, her smile

arm. "Oh, stop it. I'm no different than usual.

at you your cheeks are so rosy, like

interrupted, mortified, her

alright, I'll drop it. But seriously, Lyman is so attentive to you. He even insisted on driving you himself. I'm

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