Chapter 122

His tall figure bore the subtle signs of weariness, a hint of impatience lurking beneath his composed facade. “Bianca already mentioned that the office is swamped with meetings; I might not make it! Why are you still waiting?”

He was probably hungry by now as he began to eat.

Megan watched him quietly. In the two minutes since he’d entered, he’d barely spoken two sentences and hadn’t given her so much as a glance. It was clear he was anxious, likely blaming her, his wife, for not understanding the situation.

He was so busy, and here she was, bothering him with something as trivial as their wedding anniversary.

Megan bowed her head, her delicate fingers lightly touching her earlobe, responding to her husband’s complaints with the grace of a lady of high society. There was no trace of hurt in her demeanor, and she managed a faint smile.

“I just wanted to celebrate with you for once! I was about to leave if you didn’t show,” she said softly.

After a pause, she added gently, “Sullivan, I’m sorry if I’ve been a nuisance.”

Sullivan looked up. Under the glow of the dazzling chandeliers, he saw his wife radiating beauty and elegance–a sight for sore eyes.

the unpleasant medley of drugs, Dahlia’s

could you be a nuisance? It’s my fault for

what she’d been waiting all evening to say, “Sullivan, there’s someone important I’d like you to meet this Saturday. Could

was considerate and

nursing a glass of red wine, mentally sifted

for her, and with her time running short, Sullivan wanted to accommodate her

a shame! This weekend is the company’s major shareholder meeting, and as Mr. Lowry, my attendance is mandatory.

difficult. Her hands gripped the hem of her dress under the table. Suppressing her emotions, she offered him a faint smile. “That friend of mine might only have this one chance to visit. It really is unfortunate,

tender. “I’m so sorry, Mrs. Lowry. What can I do

trembled uncontrollably… At that moment, her

he was leaving her

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