Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 98

Chapter 98

Lyman stood up too, ready to leave.

Everyone stared at him in disbelief.

He'd barely arrived-why was he leaving already?

"Lyman, don't tell me you're one of those guys whose wife keeps him on a tight leash?"

"You single guys wouldn't understand. I'm heading out," Lyman replied, then walked away without another word.

The remaining men exchanged bewildered glances, left in the wake of his abrupt exit.

Meanwhile, after Effie and Nita parted ways, Effie received a call from Lyman.

She'd planned to grab a cab home, but Lyman told her he was done with work and would pick her up.

So Effie waited by the curb.

Since it wasn't Lyman's birthday yet, she tucked his present back into her purse, saving it for a surprise later.

Before long, Lyman's car pulled up.

Effie slid into the passenger seat and said, "You know, I could've just taken a cab."

just finished up, and it's on my way," Lyman replied, already

his hands on the wheel-long, strong fingers, the knuckles defined. There was something grounding about the way he drove, so steady

how this man

city, Lyman's profile sharp against the

Effie couldn't help but ask, her

smile tugging at his lips. "Just catching up with some

more

a warm glow in her chest, her

voice soft.

go out of

fine. You matter

turned bright

never expected Lyman could be so

cheeks stayed flushed

...

time for the Afternoon

along to the hotel

Social, as the name implied, was a gathering devoted to tea

event organized by the ladies of

cars and rare whiskeys, women loved luxury goods- designer handbags, cosmetics, the latest

their sophistication, these women now preferred hosting Afternoon Teas and dessert socials, gatherings where they could

really matter if everyone liked tea-what mattered was knowing about

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