Ex Cried as I Wed a Tycoon novel Chapter 402

On the way back, nearly the entire Lawrence family turned out to see Effie and Lyman off. Their enthusiastic send-off startled Effie more than a little.

“Effie, come visit me again when you have the time,” Mrs. Lawrence called out warmly.

“I will,” Effie promised with a smile.

After exchanging goodbyes several more times, Effie and Lyman finally managed to escape.

In the car, Effie glanced at Lyman. “Did that take care of everything?”

Lyman nodded. “Pretty much sorted.”

Effie gave a little hum of acknowledgement, then hesitated before saying, “I hope you don’t think I was overstepping. I just wanted to help you out, that’s all. If you didn’t like how I handled it, next time I—wait, actually, let’s hope there’s no next time.”

Lyman reached over and patted her hand reassuringly. “Not at all. I wish you’d do it more often—I’d never be unhappy about it.”

“Really?” Effie looked at him, her long lashes fluttering like the wings of a butterfly about to take flight.

He gently cupped the back of her head and pressed a soft kiss to her forehead.

Effie caught a faint trace of wine on him. It wasn’t overpowering, so she didn’t mind.

Back at the gathering, whether the toasts were meant for her or for Lyman, he’d intercepted every single one. He’d probably had more than a few drinks himself.

Now, with the alcohol settling in, he leaned back on the sofa, closed his eyes, and pretended to nap.

Effie didn’t dare disturb him. She sat quietly beside him, scrolling through her phone. Every so often, she couldn’t help sneaking a glance at Lyman.

He really was ridiculously handsome—even with his eyes closed, just watching the outline of his face was enough to make her heart race.

Thank goodness he was a businessman and not a movie star, Effie thought. If he were famous, the whole world would be infatuated with him.

Suddenly, Lyman opened his eyes—just in time to catch her staring.

Effie flinched, like a kid caught doing something wrong, and started to look away.

“Am I really that good-looking?” Lyman’s lips curled into a teasing smile, his eyes sparkling with amusement.