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Chapter 117

Chapter 117

Effie took a seat and was caught off guard by the scene before her: the table was set with two sets of gleaming silverware and pristine plates, flanked by a pair of crystal wine glasses and a bottle of Bordeaux from 1982.

She blinked in surprise. Lyman had never struck her as the thoughtful, detail-

oriented type.

She'd assumed they were just going out for a casual dinner-nothing more.

But clearly, Lyman had planned something special.

After a minute, Lyman, as if performing a magic trick, produced a huge bouquet of red roses from a side table.

He walked over and said, "These are for you. Do you like them?"

Effie's eyes widened in astonishment. She accepted the flowers, her heart

pounding with excitement she barely contained.

Was this the first time he'd ever given her flowers?

She buried her face in the bouquet, inhaling the sweet, intoxicating scent.

a shy smile tugging

were like polished obsidian, mysterious and magnetic-one look and she

at the corner of Lyman's mouth. "I'm

waiter arrived with two perfectly cooked sirloin

on the outside, tender and pink within,

her fork and knife, slicing off a small piece with practiced grace, then brought

a hint of smoky flavor that lingered deliciously on her

"How is it?" he asked quietly. Effie nodded, her

liquid. He

his.

rich and velvety, laced with hints of fruit and

figure out why Lyman was acting so out of character

been the

her drifting off in thought, Lyman asked, "What's

then blurted out, "Why did you decide

"Every couple deserves a little romance now

She couldn't help but ask, almost timidly, "Is it because of what's been circulating

just a way to make up for

realization dawning in his eyes.

open and matter-of-fact as

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