Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 139

Chapter 139

They held each other for a moment before Lyman released her and laced his fingers through hers, leading her onward. "Mr. Smith and the others still have plans tomorrow. Do you want to keep Mrs. Smith company for a bit longer?"

Effie nodded. "I've already made arrangements. Tomorrow, I'll take her to the flower fields on the edge of town and to a local artisan's workshop. I think she'll really enjoy it."

No matter what, she was determined to be a gracious host.

Lyman smiled, warmth in his eyes. "You always think of everything. You really are the best wife a man could ask for."

Effie shot him a playful wink. "Of course. Mrs. Etheridge isn't just a title, you know."

He chuckled at her mischief and couldn't resist giving her nose a gentle squeeze. "Troublemaker."

Night had settled in by the time they returned to their hotel suite.

Effie had just changed into her pajamas when her phone buzzed. She glanced at the screen: it was a message from her best friend, Nita. "So, how's your romantic getaway with Mr. Etheridge going?"

Grinning, Effie typed back, "Not exactly a couples' retreat-we're entertaining clients."

you two can't sneak in some

classmates worked in Neo-Arcadia these days. They used to meet up all the time, but

a moment, then wrote back, "If

then, Lyman came over and wrapped his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on her

glanced up at him. "It's Nita. She said there's a college get-together on

should go. Catch up with your friends. Want me to help arrange

plenty of top-tier hotels and lounges in

a smile. "No need.

make

of

keep

just say the word," Lyman

felt a wave of warmth

sent her reply to Nita right

together! Don't

could only laugh, rolling

next morning, everyone gathered

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