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.

of

you’re on time.”

slender waist. “Why’d she

smile, Megan teased, “She didn’t keep you company during

checked his phone 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

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

her, drawn

wife, “Better take

– he was running late. He planted a quick kiss on

shower.

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the bright closet, Megan’s face was as pale as paper, managing only a weak smile after

of a deal!

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

his suit and began ironing, numbing herself to the emotions. She played the affectionate wife, navigating a marriage that seemed loving on the surface

preparing for a concert, and

way

with him.

help but tell Paxton, “You’re going