Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 91

Sullivan pinched her chin gently. He harbored no romantic feelings for Cressida. Whether they met or not was inconsequential to him. He had only mended her leg out of a bygone loyalty, planning to hand her off to Paxton and then wash his hands clean of the whole affair. Then, they would be done.

But he had no desire to explain this to his Mrs. Lowry

Married for three years, how could he not know Megan’s mind?

She didn’t care about him anymore. Not one bit!

Otherwise, why would she go to such lengths to avoid him, even dodging a simple movie night? Megan loathed him so much now that she couldn’t stand to watch a film with him.

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All her former affection for him had gone completely!

Feeling sour, Sullivan became particularly picky upon returning home. Usually, he was quite forgiving with the housekeeper. But during dinner, he complained that the food wasn’t to his taste.

The staff was visibly shaken but didn’t dare make a peep.

Megan knew his ire was directed at her. Not wanting the staff to suffer on her account, she spoke softly to Sullivan, “If you don’t fancy any of these, let me whip up a couple of your favorite dishes in the kitchen.”

chair, lit a cigarette he’d pulled from

before heading to the

sorry, ma’am. I’ll try harder to ensure things are perfect next time, so you won’t be put in a difficult position by Mr. Lowry!”

harsh white light, looked

big deal. Sullivan is a tough critic; it’s not my first rodeo with him, and it’s certainly not your fault.”

“But you’re the lady of the house, you shouldn’t have to

it here or anywhere else. It’s all for a living;

a bit

who had been standing

treating the role of Mrs. Lowry as a job, just like she had

of Sullivan’s

much. Clearly displeased, he finished quickly and retreated to his study

his mood. She bathed as usual, sat at her vanity, and applied her night cream.

moved behind her, and she heard his footsteps,

frustration in bed. But to her surprise, after watching her for

of the house had a temper, the door slammed with a

Sullivan