Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon

Chapter 491

So he was just a designated driver!

The driver glanced between Effie Bagnold and Maurice, eyes full of barely concealed curiosity. He looked like someone who'd stumbled onto some juicy gossip and was eager for the details.

Damn it, the guy must have completely misunderstood her relationship with Maurice.

But honestly, Effie didn't care enough to set the record straight. Why bother explaining herself to a stranger she'd never see again? Whatever he imagined made no difference to her.

She turned to the driver. "Change of plans-just take us straight home. No need to drive around in circles."

"Sure thing,” he replied, and off they went.

Before long, the car pulled up in front of Effie's apartment building. She turned to the two drunks in the back seat. "Alright, we're here. Out you go."

Maurice and Nita, still clinging to each other, were about to climb out when Nita suddenly froze. She pointed toward a figure nearby. "Effie, isn't that your husband?"

Effie followed her gaze, puzzled—and, to her surprise, spotted Lyman Etheridge standing there.

She hesitated, about to wave hello, when she saw Luther, Lyman's assistant, get out of a car and lift a woman into his arms.

distance, Effie recognized

was

say hi?" Nita

complicated look in Effie's eyes as she

grin, Nita waved in Lyman's direction and called out, "Mr. Etheridge! I brought your wife back safe and

Lyman and Isabel turned to look

back into the car.

the unfolding drama, tore his gaze away

disappointed to leave-the scene was more dramatic

and Nita

glanced at Effie, hesitating. “Effie, maybe it's all just a misunderstanding? Lyman didn't actually carry Isabel-he had

slurred, “Effie, just say the word and I'll go punch him out for you!" He swayed on his feet and nearly

eyes. "How about you two just take

through Effie's, giving her a pleading look. "It's been ages since we had

Nita had asked, she

too!" Maurice

can have

replied, not missing a