Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 402

On the way back, nearly the entire Lawrence family turned out to see Effie and Lyman off. Their enthusiastic send-off startled Effie more than a little.

"Effie, come visit me again when you have the time," Mrs. Lawrence called out warmly.

"I will," Effie promised with a smile.

After exchanging goodbyes several more times, Effie and Lyman finally managed

to escape.

In the car, Effie glanced at Lyman. "Did that take care of everything?"

Lyman nodded. "Pretty much sorted."

Effie gave a little hum of acknowledgement, then hesitated before saying, "I hope you don't think I was overstepping. I just wanted to help you out, that's all. If you didn't like how I handled it, next time I-wait, actually, let's hope there's no next time."

Lyman reached over and patted her hand reassuringly. “Not at all. I wish you'd do it more often-I'd never be unhappy about it."

"Really?" Effie looked at him, her long lashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly about to take flight.

He gently cupped the back of her head and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.

of wine on him. It wasn't overpowering, so she

at the gathering, whether the toasts were meant for her or for Lyman, he'd intercepted every single one. He'd probably had more

on the sofa, closed his

through her phone. Every so often, she couldn't help sneaking a glance

eyes closed, just watching the outline of his

a businessman and not a movie star, Effie thought. If he were famous, the whole world would be infatuated with

in time

doing something

Lyman's lips curled into a teasing smile, his

pretended not to understand. "My head's spinning a bit. I'm going to get some sleep. Wake me when

quickly

tell she was faking, but he just played along, indulging her.

her hand. Effie tensed, her heart suddenly

and settled back, pretending

out a quiet sigh of relief. She cracked one eye open and peeked at him-he was still "sleeping." Feeling reassured, she closed her eyes for

arrived, Lyman

That's odd. Why didn't he

of the car. He opened her door, tooking every bit like he was about to pick

quickly. "Oh!