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.

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

pushing herself up despite the deep ache in her body-it felt like she'd

washing up, she found Lyman

eat, I'll drive you into town," Lyman said as he poured her

Effie nodded. "Alright."

help feeling a little self-conscious around him. She

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

of Neo-Arcadia's most luxurious mall. Nita spotted her right away and waved her over with

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

her, her smile full of

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

looping her arm through Effie's and lowering her voice. "Look at you your cheeks are so rosy, like you've been dusted with

Effie interrupted, mortified, her ears

only laughed harder at her embarrassment. "Alright, alright, I'll drop it. But seriously, Lyman is so attentive to