Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 118

Megan couldn’t help feeling slighted. No sooner had they been intimate than he announced he had to work late at the office, a session that apparently lasted all night.

What kind of work takes all night?

She didn’t want to overthink it, but deep down, Megan had an inkling that Sullivan’s overtime was for a woman. Ironing his shirts, she couldn’t help but recall the words he’d whispered in her ear that night which promised he wouldn’t see Cressida again..

Lost in thought, footsteps echoed in the stairwell.

It should be Sullivan!

Wom from his overnight endeavors, Sullivan looked a touch haggard as he enveloped her in a hug from behind, the faint scent of antiseptic clinging to him was the one only belonged to the hospital.

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His embrace was tender, but for Megan, it was like a slap in the face he’d been to the hospital, so he’d seen Cressida.

The saddest part? His promises had lasted barely a week.

Megan didn’t confront him; that felt too cheap.

“Bianca called early, reminding you of an important meeting this morning. She said to make

you’re on time.”

waist. “Why’d she call

you company

four missed calls from Bianca but none from Megan.

the freshly pressed shirt. Turning to him with a light smile, she played the part of the dutiful wife, “You said you wanted to be a faithful husband,

to kiss her, drawn by her softness

turned her face away unnoticed. Her gentle voice was the epitome of a supportive wife, “Better take a quick shower, or

running late. He

shower.

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pale as paper, managing only a weak smile after a long

of a deal!

It didn’t hurt much, just a dull ache. At least he wasn’t as harsh

played the affectionate wife, navigating a marriage that seemed

was busy preparing for a concert, and

way

meet with him. Her violin

help but tell Paxton, “You’re going to be an overnight