Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 336

Effie stood up, reaching for a book on a higher shelf.

She picked one that was just out of reach. Undeterred, she jumped, fingers grazing the spine, and managed to snatch the book-only to lose her balance and topple backward.

But the pain she braced for never came. Instead, she found herself pressed up against something solid and warm—a wall of muscle, not floorboards.

Turning her head, she saw Lyman.

His brows were drawn together, worry etched into his handsome face. "Are you alright?" he asked.

The setting sun slanted through the window, casting golden light across Lyman's features. One half of his face was bathed in sunlight, sharp and striking, while the other half lingered in shadow, unexpectedly gentle.

Effie stared, momentarily spellbound. It was as if God Himself had sculpted this man, and then decided He couldn't possibly do any better.

How could anyone be this good-looking?

"I-I'm fine..." she stammered.

gently set her down on the sofa. “If there's anything you want to read

The moment she started to fall, his eyes went

God he was quick; otherwise, Effie could've gotten hurt. Even now,

to wave off his concern. "Alright, alright. I promise, no more risky moves. Go finish

Lyman nodded. “Okay."

he couldn't help but glance back at her every now and then, still worried. He caught himself and chuckled, shaking his head. When did he start acting like

He stood, stretched, and walked

snapped her book shut and nodded, "Yeah,

got back to her grandmother's place, they found her already packed- just a small travel bag

immediately: her grandmother's talk of moving in with them had just been a polite gesture. She

pack so little?" Effie asked,

eyes flickered. "Oh, I don't have much to take. Just grabbed a few things to change

to come back here-even just for a visit I'll come

It was the place

nodded, eyes

the restroom. Effie escorted her outside-there were no restrooms in the dining area, so guests had to use the ones down