Chapter 97

Megan slipped into her morning robe and stepped onto the balcony for a look

The car hadn’t left, and Sullivan hadn’t gotten in. He stood beside the sleek black sedan, taking a drag of his cigarette

It was a crisp October moming

He was dressed in black from head to toe, with a matching light trench coat thrown over his shoulders. The early morning sun kissed his profile, and the gentle breeze tousled his neatly trimmed hair he stood out with an effortless charm.

Sensing Megan’s gaze. Sullivan glanced up and locked eyes with her

Neither looked away

Sullivan even squinted slightly, as if trying to see her more clearly. He could see his wife standing in the soft light, bathed in the glow, almost seductive.

Sullivan’s Adam’s apple bobbed, and he took a deep puff of his cigarette. His cheeks sunk with the effort, exuding a rugged masculinity. Then he let out a soft chuckle.

It sounded almost like mockery!

Just then, Blanca emerged from the foyer, luggage in tow. The driver loaded it into the trunk, and Megan realized Sullivan was off on a business trip. The ring of her cell phone pulled her back to the bedroom.

see who

was from Bianca, who spoke with a polite yet distant tone, “Mrs. Lowry, would you

boss her around. It

medicine boxes scattered on the couch from the night before. As she was about to leave, her

mess last night; the

was a

the stairs, she thought to herself that she would have to take care of it later. It was better not to let the housekeepers

the time she reached the parked car,

the back seat was rolled down, though.

and gently reminded

Sullivan listened absentmindedly.

and how long Ill be gone?” He was obviously trying to rile her up, but Megan didn’t bite. She replied with good humor. “Take care of yourself while you’re away! Blanca, please look

window rose before

the driver and his secretary; likely he was still angry. Megan couldn’t fathom what had set him off this time. Maybe he was just experiencing an

away on business, Megan had a mare moment to relax.

medicine and to be wary of the autumn chill. She was the epitome of a traditional wife, and Sullivan’s business partners

the call, his eyes

illness? She must be thinking ill of

Sullivan’s trip, a scandal

9 PM, Megan called him and was answered by a young woman, “Mr. Lowry is in the shower and might not be able to

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