Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 438

Effie turned, her gaze trailing along Lyman's slender wrist until she met his handsome, striking face.

"They're coming-run!" she urged breathlessly.

Lyman nodded. "Alright."

But instead of running, he stopped in his tracks.

Effie froze, panic rising in her chest. Why would he stop now? Didn't he realize—

Before she could finish the thought, Lyman scooped her up effortlessly.

Startled, Effie instinctively wrapped her arms around his neck, afraid she might fall.

A playful smile flickered at the corner of Lyman's lips as he dashed toward the exit, carrying her as if she weighed nothing at all.

He moved fast-so fast that the people chasing them quickly fell behind. In no time, they burst out into the open air, safe and free.

Their driver was already waiting by the curb. The moment they jumped into the backseat, he slammed his foot on the gas, and the car sped off down the street.

Effie and Lyman, hands intertwined, glanced back through the rear window. Their pursuers had made it outside too, but on foot, they were no match for a speeding

car.

lost them," Effie

Lyman, a bright

a bead of sweat from the tip of her

the adrenaline had left her a

full of remorse. "I wanted today to be relaxing, but- well,

I had a blast.

Effie asked,

laughed. "When have I ever lied to

sinking feeling twisting in her gut. She started to

someone's sharp eyes

would win some secret reward. I didn't even believe you until you flashed your staff badge. Tums out you were lying,

the accusation rang out, more people began to converge on Isabel, eyes blazing with

stayed, there was no telling what they'd do

as angry voices chased after her.

at the park, staff were on high alert

the chaos,

regret that in

foot in frustration. "Damn that