Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 380

"Yeah."

Lyman didn't argue with Effie, because deep down, he felt exactly the same way.

Effie went on, "Honestly, if you wanted to go out with them for a bit, I wouldn't stop you. Just because we're married doesn't mean we have to be glued together all the time, right?"

Before she finished speaking, Lyman squeezed her hand tightly.

Effie glanced up and saw the tense furrow between his brows.

His gaze was complicated as he looked at her. "Already tired of me?"

Tired? As if!

"No, that's not it. I just mean... getting married doesn't mean you have to give up your friends. You deserve your own space too."

Lyman shook his head. "I don't want it. I like being with you. All the time."

Effie was caught off guard for a moment. "You'll get sick of me."

"I won't. Never," Lyman said, firm and unwavering.

Something slammed into Effie's heart, making it beat wildly. She gripped his hand even tighter.

to go home?" Lyman

She nodded. "Yeah."

they got inside the elevator, Lyman slipped his arm around Effie's waist and pulled her close, so quickly

up. Effie stared at him, wide-eyed, her gaze shining and glassy, as if she

blurring as he pressed his lips to hers

elevator doors slid open again. They

pushing Lyman away

He took a deep breath, clearly struggling

the door. The living room was pitch black-her

their room, careful not to

Lyman caught Effie's wrists and pinned her hands above head,

hand gripped her waist, pressing her body firmly against his, leaving

sliver of

her clothes, Effie could feel the heat radiating from

again in another deep, hungry kiss. Effie could only

brushing over Lyman's every last nerve. He lost all restraint— he

Effie woke in Lyman's arms, her cheeks still

up on one elbow, watching her

a

couldn't help wondering

all his energy. After everything that

he