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.

laughed and sat up. "I forgot you must be hungry.

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

found Lyman already setting out breakfast

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

Effie nodded. "Alright."

night's intimacy, Effie couldn't help feeling a little self-conscious around him. She

covered her from

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

Nita gave her a once-over and teased, "Well, well. There's a certain glow about a woman in love. You're positively radiant this

at her, her smile

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

lowering her voice. "Look at you your cheeks are so rosy, like you've been dusted with blush. Did something happen last

interrupted, mortified,

it. But seriously, Lyman is so attentive to you. He even insisted on