Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

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.

was already leaning

reached for her, Effie,

composure, but inside, his mind was a chaotic

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

brushed her shirt buttons and accidentally skimmed her skin-a jolt shot up his arm. It

sudden, almost painful tightness low in his abdomen

Effie, completely knocked out and

help Mrs. Etheridge get changed?" "Of course, Mr.

witness it. He retreated to the bathroom for a cold shower, desperately needing to cool

day would come when he'd have a

sharp gasp. Her head felt like a battleground, as if a dozen tiny people were hammering away inside her

earth happened last

turned, instantly on guard, only to

that's when it all clicked-she was married now. And her husband wasn't just any man; he was the kind of handsome that could make anyone's heart skip a

her stunning husband was gazing at her

nervously. Had she done something wrong last