Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 483

Chapter 483

In the car, Effie gazed out the window, her thoughts tangled and heavy.

Lyman reached over, placing both hands gently on her shoulders, turning her to face him.

Effie met his eyes, uncertain. For a moment, she couldn't find the words.

"I'm exhausted," she murmured at last. "Let me borrow your shoulder for a bit."

"Of course."

Lyman guided her head down, resting it against his own shoulder. He let out a weary sigh.

"If you keep sighing like that," he teased, "the sky's liable to come crashing down." Effie frowned, swatting his arm. "I'm really not in the mood for jokes."

Lyman wrapped his arms around her, holding her close. "I know what's weighing on you. Right now, it's true-Isabel did save you. Maybe it wasn't exactly how you imagined, but we owe her our care, whether we like it or not."

But Effie caught the implication in his words.

at him sharply-so quickly that she

rubbed his jaw, chuckling. "Careful there. That was almost a

you said 'right now,' what did you mean? Are you saying you think Isabel might be

take credit, maybe

have

off to be even more careful now," Effie

evenly. "If Isabel's lying, we'll find her weak spot sooner or

watched Effie for a moment, concern creasing his brow. "Honestly, you're the one

couldn't help but smile at that. "Worried? I'm not

her

left, the door to the hospital room swung open

unsurprised

her gaze icy as it swept over Isabel. "I have to hand it to you, Isabel," she said coldly. "Only

to win sympathy."

everything. Without them, she'd never

would go that

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