Chapter 226

Ecstatic. Absolutely over the moon.

Lyman had never experienced such a wild swing of emotions in so short a time— his heart soared and plummeted like he was on a roller coaster, equal parts thrilling and terrifying.

"Honey, give me a kiss."

He blinked in surprise; Effie had never been this forward before.

But they were still in the car, and their driver was right up front.

The driver stiffened under Lyman's gaze, wishing, not for the first time, that he could simply disappear into thin air.

Mr. Etheridge, if you so much as say a word, I swear I'll gouge my own eyes out.

"Keep your eyes on the road," Lyman said, his voice low and commanding, carrying an authority that brooked no argument.

"Yes, sir. You have my word-I won't look back," the driver replied, swallowing hard, tension radiating from his posture.

already leaning in, intent on stealing that

he reached for her, Effie, nestled sleepily in

his composure, but inside, his mind was a chaotic

it home, Effie was still in a deep, untroubled sleep— completely oblivious,

accidentally skimmed her skin-a jolt shot up his

felt a sudden, almost painful tightness low in his

completely knocked out and totally unresponsive,

you please come upstairs and help Mrs. Etheridge get changed?" "Of course, Mr.

didn't witness it. He retreated to the

a

head felt like a battleground, as if a dozen tiny people were hammering away inside

earth happened

on guard, only to come

her husband wasn't just any man; he was the kind of handsome

moment, though, her stunning husband was gazing at her

swallowed nervously. Had she done

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