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.

recognized her instantly. It

Why was

going to say hi?" Nita nudged

the complicated look in Effie's eyes as she stared

and called out, "Mr. Etheridge! I brought your wife back

and Isabel turned

quickly ushered Nita and Maurice back into the car. "Let's go

the unfolding drama, tore his gaze away

was almost disappointed to leave-the scene was more dramatic than any soap opera

seemed to sober Maurice and Nita up faster than

maybe it's all just a misunderstanding? Lyman didn't actually carry Isabel-he had his assistant

chimed in, his words slightly slurred, “Effie, just say the word and I'll go punch him out for

you two just take care of

Effie's, giving her a pleading look. "It's been

had asked, she saw

in too!"

"You can have

problem," Maurice replied, not missing a