Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 127

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.

her forehead, his voice low and gentle.

following Lyman

pulled away from the event hall, disappearing into

stood at the entrance,

between Lyman

couldn't resist a jab, her words laced with mockery. "Well, looks like your ex wasted no time finding her next catch. She certainly doesn't

instantly. His gaze stayed fixed on the road where Effie and Lyman had vanished, a storm

cold and

taken aback by his icy tone and fell silent, stifling her

bit her lip, her

she swore she would make Effie pay

took a deep breath, trying

his car, his

into the

whenever Effie

through her. Maybe it was time

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