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.

could react, Lyman was already leaning in,

as he reached for her, Effie, nestled sleepily in his arms,

composure, but inside, his mind was a chaotic sea of

made it home, Effie was still in a deep,

change out of her clothes, but the moment his fingers brushed her shirt buttons and accidentally skimmed her skin-a jolt shot up his arm. It was like

painful tightness low in his

knocked out and totally unresponsive, he

you please come upstairs and help Mrs. Etheridge

happened next, Lyman didn't witness it. He retreated to the

have thought the day would come when he'd have a beautiful woman in his arms and not be able to

a battleground,

on earth

turned, instantly on guard, only to come face-to-face with Lyman's outrageously handsome

husband wasn't just any man; he was

the moment, though, her stunning husband was gazing

nervously. Had she done something wrong

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