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.

reminding you of an important meeting this morning.

you’re on time.”

slender waist. “Why’d she call you?” he

Megan teased, “She didn’t keep you company during your all–nighter? Perhaps your phone

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

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

to kiss her, drawn

wife, “Better take a quick shower, or you’ll be late! If you’re tired

at the time, Sullivan realized she was right – he was running late. He planted a quick kiss on her lips and headed for

shower.

S I G Z 0 I 2 = O G = =

as paper, managing only a weak smile

of a deal!

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

herself to the emotions. She played the affectionate wife, navigating a marriage that seemed loving on the surface while working towards her

for a concert,

way

home, would meet with him. Her

couldn’t help but tell Paxton, “You’re going to be