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.

she murmured softly, “Bianca called early, reminding you of

you’re on time.”

waist. “Why’d she call you?” he

“She didn’t keep you company during

to find it dead. Powering it back on, he saw four missed calls from Bianca but none from Megan. Despite his absence all night, she hadn’t called once. His smile faded, “You trust me that

a light smile, she played the part of the dutiful wife, “You said you wanted to be a faithful husband, right? Then I

her, drawn by her softness

wife, “Better take a quick shower, or

he was running late. He planted a quick kiss

shower.

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a weak smile after a long while. She thought it was

of a deal!

just her heart, quietly stirring again only to be shredded once more by him. It didn’t hurt much, just a dull

picked up his suit and began ironing, numbing herself to the emotions. She played the affectionate wife, navigating

busy preparing for a concert,

way

home, would meet with him.

Paxton, “You’re going to be an overnight