Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 145

Effie stood to the side, watching Lyman’s back. Her heart pounded so hard it might burst, a strange, indescribable feeling welling up inside her.

She had never seen this side of Lyman before—furious and ruthless, yet somehow, it made her feel safe.

Yes, that was it. He made her feel completely, utterly safe.

Lyman turned to face her then, the ferocity in his eyes vanishing in an instant, replaced by deep concern. “Are you alright? Has something like this happened before? Why didn’t you tell me?”

Effie shook her head, but felt her eyes begin to sting. “I’m fine… Thank you for getting here in time.”

She still felt shaken; her heart hadn’t quite settled down.

Mr. Smith really was out of his mind.

Lyman reached out and touched her cheek gently, his voice softening. “I promise, this will never happen again.”

Effie looked up at him, and for a moment, the man standing before her seemed more reliable than anyone she’d ever known.

She pressed her lips together, hesitated, then asked quietly, “What about the partnership…?”

Lyman raised an eyebrow. “What about it?”

She lowered her voice. “That’s a billion-dollar deal…”

Lyman gave a short, dismissive laugh. “A billion dollars isn’t worth risking my wife. You matter more to me than any contract.”

A rush of warmth flooded Effie’s chest. She couldn’t quite put the feeling into words.

Lyman caught the dazed look on her face and couldn’t resist giving her cheek a gentle pinch. “What’s gotten into you?”

Snapping out of her trance, Effie suddenly threw her arms around his waist, hugging him tightly. “Thank you, Lyman.”

For the first time, she felt truly safe.

Lyman stiffened in surprise, then relaxed, wrapping his arms gently around her. “You silly thing. Taking care of you is my job.”