Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 144

Chapter 144

What should she do?

It was already dusk, and the sky had turned dark. Not a soul was around.

Even if she screamed, no one would hear her.

Lyman wouldn't be back so soon, either.

Clearly, she was on her own.

Effie kept her face cold and spoke in a steady voice. "Mr. Smith, I'm warning you to think carefully. I'm not lying to you-we really are married. You know what kind of man Lyman is. Unless you're prepared to face his wrath, I suggest you walk away."

She was stalling for time, silently praying-Lyman, please come back soon!

But Mr. Smith seemed completely unfazed. He smiled, then reached out, trying to pull Effie into his arms.

Effie had been ready for this. She struggled with all her strength, then lifted her foot and drove it mercilessly into his groin.

"Aaah!" Mr. Smith let out a piercing, almost inhuman scream, doubling over and clutching himself. All the color drained from his face.

chance to stumble back a few steps, her eyes blazing. "Take one more step, Mr. Smith, and I

as he glared at her, pain twisting his features. “You little witch! How dare you kick

upright, rage blazing in his eyes, and lunged

heel caught on the pavement.

squeezed her eyes

strong arms

she was enveloped by

his gaze dark

relief

thank God. He was

of gratitude

prayers had been

stare on Mr. Smith. His voice was dangerously low. "Mr. Smith,

it. How could he not have realized this snake was after

practically let a wolf into his

been inches

on made Lyman want to kill

meeting early. He couldn't even imagine what might have happened

Lyman, all the bravado drained from his face, leaving him deathly pale. “Mr...

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