Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 334

Effie smiled. "Next time, I'll buy it for you again. Or better yet, you can come with me and try it yourself-it's really good."

Lyman nodded. "Alright."

He looked at her with a teasing glint in his eyes. "So, what brings you here today? Did you finally remember you have a husband?" His tone was playful, but there was a hint of sulking beneath it.

Lyman had invited Effie to join him for lunch several times before, but she'd always turned him down, worrying that someone might find out about their relationship.

He pretty much went along with whatever Effie wanted.

Effie glanced at him, a little embarrassed. "Well... actually, I have something I need to talk to you about."

A flicker of disappointment crossed Lyman's face. There's that old saying-no one visits the church unless they need something. It looked like Effie really was here because she needed a favor.

Still, he forced a lighthearted smile. "Alright, out with it. What's going on?"

Effie explained the situation with Shirley's scheming. "Honestly, I didn't want to bother you with this, but things have gotten out of hand. Those people are just getting too bold, so I had to tell you."

it. I'll have Luther take care

up, relief washing over her. "Thank you so much. I'll

her hand

guard, Effie lost her balance and tumbled into his arms, instinctively

It set off a spark

breathless, her heart racing, her

you want my help," Lyman murmured, his voice low and magnetic as

against

I'll

in return."

truly was. He never did anything without making sure he got something

his lips almost brushing her skin. Effie felt a jolt run

scent-it reminded him of a slice

open. Luther strode in, holding a

mid-sentence, his eyes wide. The words died

out of the room in a hurry. "Sorry to interrupt. I'll let you two have