Chapter 126

Megan shook her head. As the elevator doors closed, she whispered, “Without marriage, I can’t lose my career, too! I’m fine, Luke… let’s go!”

The private dinner that evening was surprisingly a hit.

Megan in front of the seasoned pros of the industry, pulled off a stunning rendition of “Love’s Destiny,” quickly cementing herself as the new darling of classical music. Paxton was over the moon, introducing her to a slew of influential figures.

Megan had her fair share of red wine.

On the drive back, she started feeling unwell, her stomach burning like a bonfire.

The driver dropped her home, making a point to tell the house staff that the lady was under the weather and to whip up some hangover remedy soup.

The staff cared for Megan and got right on it.

But when they got to the second floor, they found Megan collapsed on the couch, forehead slick with sweat and her hands clutching her abdomen.

The maid was terrified. Gently shaking Megan awake, she asked, “Ma’am, where does it hurt? Should I call your husband?”

Megan was in too much pain to speak.

The agony was unbearable…

filled with concern, hurriedly dialed Sullivan’s number from the landline. After several attempts with

delirious with pain, knew she needed the hospital. She muttered, refusing to go to The Lowry Hospital. She didn’t

the gas pedal, heading for Pinecrest Hospital–they had a family friend doctor there… It’s always better to have a familiar face in times of trouble. But little did they know, Cressida had just been admitted to Pinecrest Hospital not

its own way

examination, Megan was diagnosed with acute gastritis, brought on by alcohol

stress.

medicine and stayed in the hospital

to handle her discharge paperwork. Megan, still a bit dizzy, decided to wander around. She paused by the glass overlooking the lush green courtyard, and her spirits lifted slightly at

broke out,

with mockery. “That’s right! I don’t like her! But I’ll be damned if I let

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sure as

me

the two

listening to Sullivan’s icy words

you, I’m not

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