Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 345

Effie quickly stopped Lyman and snatched back her phone.

“Annabel?”

Annabel’s voice was barely a whisper, as if she was terrified someone else might overhear. “Effie, help me! I don’t have any clothes on. Can you bring me something to wear? The address is…”

Effie’s heart skipped a beat. No clothes? Did that mean Annabel was—

She jotted down the address while anxiety crept into her voice. “Annabel, should I call the police? Are you in trouble? Did someone hurt you?”

A flicker of embarrassment crossed Annabel’s face, though she tried to sound casual. “No, no, don’t call the police. It’s not like that. It’s just… someone I know.”

Effie was silent for a moment, listening to Annabel’s evasive tone. At this point, she couldn’t even tell whether Annabel had taken advantage of someone else, or the other way around.

“Alright, I’ll send someone with your clothes.”

“No, please. I need you to come yourself. Please, Effie.”

Effie sighed. “Fine. I’m on my way.”

As soon as Effie hung up, she started getting dressed.

Lyman stood up too, and wrapped his arms around her waist, resting his head on her shoulder. Even through the thin fabric, Effie could feel the heat radiating from him.

She glanced nervously at his strong arms around her waist and swallowed hard. “Stop messing around. I need to bring Annabel her clothes.”

Lyman said calmly, “You don’t need to. That address is her ex-husband’s place.”

“Her… ex-husband?!” Effie’s eyes widened in shock.