Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 192

But she realized, almost without noticing, that she had already fallen in love with this man-stoic on the outside, but gentle and considerate beneath the surface.

What she didn't know was that Lyman's tenderness and care belonged to her, and her alone.

Lyman's heart leapt with joy when he heard Effie's words.

If they weren't at the old family estate, he would have swept her up, pressed her against the wall, and kissed her breathless, claiming every part of her that was his.

Watching the intimacy between Lyman and Effie, Fidelia's face darkened, her expression so sour it looked as if she could wring water from it.

She clenched her fists, her voice cold and sharp. "Effie, you took what wasn't yours and you don't even feel guilty? How can you live with yourself?"

"Lyman, Effie, it's getting late," Lindy interjected, her tone warm and diplomatic. "Why don't you both stay here tonight? Tomorrow, we can visit Mrs. Spencer together. How does that sound?"

Lyman didn't answer immediately. Instead, he turned to Effie, knowing her gentle nature and how much she cared about others' feelings.

she'd agree straightaway, not wanting to disappoint Lindy. But Lyman could always read the subtle shifts in

spoke up. "Alright, that

for any hint of hesitation. When he found none, he let

were exceedingly careful around each other all evening, the restraint leaving them feeling

let's wait until we're home before we..." Lyman leaned in, his breath warm against Effie's ear as

spine, electricity

his arms, clutching her phone. "I-I need to call my grandmother," she stammered, trying to compose

Lyman replied, a fond smile tugging at

connected, Effie noticed someone in the background wearing the Etheridge family's staff

in her

I woke up last night and saw people from the Etheridge family had come over. There were several of them,

had just stepped out and hadn't checked her

night, Lyman had been so enthusiastic that the moment they got to their room, he'd pulled her into his arms, leaving her no time