Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 127

Effie smiled at the sound of his voice, her tone light and easy. "Yeah, I just finished. Where are you?"

A warm chuckle came through the line. "Turn around. I'm right behind you."

Startled, Effie spun on her heel-and there he was, leaning casually against his car, watching her with that gentle look in his eyes.

He wore a perfectly tailored black suit, every inch the picture of elegance and charm.

Effie hurried over, surprise and delight mingling in her voice. "What are you doing here? Didn't you have a business dinner tonight?"

Lyman slipped his arm gently around her waist, his tone tinged with playful affection. "Nothing's more important than you. I wrapped things up early-I didn't want you out here alone."

Effie's heart warmed at his words. She looked up at him, her eyes shining softly. "Thank you... darling."

Even after all this time, saying "darling" made her blush. But Lyman insisted on it, even when they were out in public.

Every time Effie called him that, he couldn't help but smile, the corners of his mouth turning up, his mood visibly brightening.

a tender kiss to her forehead, his voice

following Lyman into

the

Suzan stood at the entrance, having witnessed the

affectionate gesture between Lyman and Effie. His

with mockery. "Well, looks like your ex wasted no

fixed on the road where Effie and Lyman

was cold and flat. "Let's

aback by his icy tone and fell silent, stifling her

bit her lip, her resentment toward

she would make Effie

a deep breath, trying

and strode to his car, his tone still

quietly slipped into the

that whenever Effie was involved, Mitchell

Maybe it was time to pay closer