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Chapter 89

Lucia’s eyes brimmed with tears. The weight of concem was heavy in her heart.

She gripped Megan’s hand tightly. “How can he be so fickle? Do you think he’s hit a mid–life crisis already?”

The mood had been somber, but at Lucia’s words, even Megan couldn’t help but let out a chuckle. “It’s entirely possible!”

They talked about everything and nothing.

Lucia’s gaze settled on Megan, her expression a complex tapestry of emotions. “Bennett landed in the hospital last night! Broke a rib. it was Timeiny who took him. Victoria couldn’t stand Bennett having those feelings for you. They had a huge row right there in the ER. In the end, it was Mrs. Leach who had to come and sort everything out. I bet the Leach household is in total chaos right now”

Megan stirred her coffee, her head bowed. Her voice was a low murmur. “I didn’t provoke him.”

Lucia knew that, of course. She worried Bennett wouldn’t give up. The truth was, Bennett only held back because Megan was Sullivan’s wife, and if that ever changed…

Lucia couldn’t bear to think about it! She didn’t voice these gloomy thoughts. Instead, after a long time without seeing each other, Lucia insisted they go shopping for some sexy lingerie. She claimed she needed to up her game since a few young models had been circling Timothy lately, and she had to make sure she kept him hooked.

Megan knew it was not serious.

Lucia didn’t really love Timothy, did she?

At the mall, Lucia coerced Megan into buying a few pieces as well.

were a bit too much, but Lucia insisted, “With your fair skin, you’ll look stunning in dark lace” And with

watched her friend’s retreating figure with a soft smile. Then her

It was Sullivan

smile faded as she answered the call

the plush CEO office, idly spinning

his mild tone, Megan detected an underlying note of control. She replied softly. “Sullivan, there’s no need to beat around the bush and suspect me all the time.”

the other end of

was

further. “I’m out shopping with Lugla.”

note. “What did you buy? If you have time, could you please pick up some shirts for me… Okay?”

things for him, though he never wore them.

pleading

to be the perfect loving couple. Weren’t

reminded him, “Your shirts are privately customized. Sullivan.

can tell when they’re

chuckled lightly, his voice tinged with

Megan felt drained.

“Emergency call! I must run, Megap! We’ll catch up next time…

shook her head,

asked the staff

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