Chapter 59

Sullivan returned with a tray of warm catmeal, setting it down on the small round table before scooping Megan into his arms, intent on bringing her over for breakfast.

Megan was propped against the headboard, her voice barely above a whisper, “It’s different!”

Sullivan paused, taken aback

After a moment, he realized what she was mferring to.

un with

Looking into Sullivan’s eyes. Megan’s voice softened even further, “I used to love you, so even when I didn’t want to, I would put up it to make you happy”

“And now?” In the gentle lamplight, Sullivan studied her delicate features, his tone hushed, “Now you don’t love me, is that it? Megan, 1 don’t know when you stopped loving me, but frankly, I don’t care! Love isn’t a big deal these days!”

Sullivan was a businessman through and through.

He didn’t believe in love!

In the business world, no one cared about feelings. What mattered were fame and power. Wives, children, even lovers were mere accessones to a man’s status.

With that, he picked her up and headed for the couch.

curled behind her, this unconscious act spoke

not interested in forcing myself on anyone, let alone a

out; the wound was deep. If not properly cared for, it would scar, and

touch became gentler as he set

need the energy if you plan

the mocking lilt on the last words, but Megan didn’t seem to care. She ate quietly. Her presence was so

her resolute demeanor at the hotel… and he couldn’t help but think of Cressida, the woman whose violin skills had dazzled

few times. Given her modest background, Cressida made small noises

he wouldn’t have to see her face too often after marriage, maybe not even share a meal more than a couple of times a week. He could tolerate it, maybe even

because Megan couldn’t help but look

Their eyes met

back to her oatmeal, showing no interest in talking. Suddenly,

didn’t care about his feelings..

strength,

him as if he were thin air.

seconds before lying down on the couch, abruptly turning off all the lights in a huff.

dead

woke unexpectedly.

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