Chapter 111

When dawn’s early light crept into the bedroom, Sullivan awoke to find Megan’s side of the bed empty.

He thought she might be in the walk–in closet, so with a graceful roll out of bed, he tiptoed in that direction.

His suit and shirt for the day were neatly hung up, with a matching watch and cufflinks laid out… but no sign of Megan,

Sullivan figured she might be downstairs whipping up breakfast.

After freshening up, he donned his clothes and made his way downstairs with a spring in his step.

In the dining room, the housekeeper was setting the table, placing two freshly baked croissants and his usual cup of strong black coffee. The morning’s newspaper was to be placed on the left, as per his wife’s instructions.

Upon seeing Sullivan descend, the housekeeper greeted him with a respectful “Good morning, sir.”

Sullivan took a seat; casually flipping through the paper before inquiring, “Where’s Megan?”

The housekeeper paused, then with a gentle voice informed him, “She left early this morning, mentioned something about visiting her family. Said she might stay a few days.”

“Got it,” Sullivan replied nonchalantly. But a subtle smile creased his lips as he took the cup to sip the coffee. He thought Megan might just be feeling shy.

After what he’d said to her last night, although she hadn’t verbally responded, she did respond to his kiss. He remembered her teary eyes and quivering body.

he settled into his car and buckled up, he couldn’t resist checking his phone for a WhatsApp message

none.

literally dialed

At the Quigley Apartment.

was making good progress, which was a silver lining in his

he always stayed confined

pies as Cora softly encouraged her, “Give it some time. Your dad

Megan nodded.

noting her healthy complexion, and figured Sullivan hadn’t been giving her trouble

drifted to the

assured her that there was nothing between

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Chapter 111

Cressida.

there was no reason

her lip and whispered, “He said

her hand, “A misunderstanding that’s

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