Chapter 9

Megan found it unbearable “Sullivan, this is a hospital!”

“I’m well aware” Sullivan replied, unfazed. He pressed his body against hers, his handsome face close to her ear, his voice carrying a hint of danger. “Do you know who he is?”

She understood the veiled implications of his question.

He was the president of the Lowry Group, a man of status and position. He wouldn’t allow his wife to get too close to other men.

Megan gave a bitter smile. She said, “Sullivan, I don’t entertain sordid thoughts like you, and I’m not in the mood… Rest assured, I won’t get involved with anyone else before our divorce is finalized”

With those words, she pushed him away and turned to enter the patient’s room.

Sullivan followed suit, pushing the door open and stepping inside. His frown deepened as he realized it wasn’t a private room.

Cora, ever the peacemaker, brought over a chair and whispered soothingly. “Take a seat! I’ll have Megan peel an apple for you. Oh, Megan, don’t just stand there! You’ll be going home with Sullivan soon. Your father will me in my care!”

Sullivan sat down and engaged in small talk with Joseph,

the cutthroat

suggested transfering Joseph to a different hospital, however, the old man declined with a chuckle. “Let’s not trouble ourselves!

and did not insist. “As

it only to set it aside, grasping her wrist instead. Standing up, he addressed Joseph and Cora, Tll take Megan back first. Take care of

watching

the room, Joseph suddenly asked, “They have

covered up, “Not at all! Megan

him differently now; her eyes used to light up when she looked at Sullivan, but

then said softly, “Maybe you should talk

talk to her. If she doesn’t bring it up, I’ll pretend I

back words that

Megan downstairs.

cast a fiery glow on the sleek black Bentley, its opulence undeniable. Megan was pushed into the car, when she tried to get out, her wrist was held down.

neutral, betraying none of the force he exerted, Megan couldn’t move at all, a clear testament to the stark difference in their physical strength. Only when she

car, Sullivan sat in silence, smoking.

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