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."

can't sneak in some sweetness! By the way,

all

then wrote back,

from behind, resting his chin on her shoulder. "Who's got you

"It's Nita. She said there's a

up with your

of top-tier hotels and lounges in town-perfect

smile. "No need. Our class president

to make

apart from Nita, none of her old classmates

preferred to keep

from me, just say the word,"

a wave of

her reply to

go together! Don't worry, I won't

could only laugh,

next morning, everyone gathered in the

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