Chapter 137

In the dead of night, Sullivan stumbled into the Lowry Hospital, a steady stream of red soaking through his hastily buttoned dress shirt and chinos. The reason? Excessive blood loss.

No matter how much he tried to hide it, the scent of masculinity clung

endured before seeking medical help.

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him, a telltale sign of the physical ordeal he must have

The doctor, his expression a mixture of concern and disbelief, could only shake his head as he prepared to stitch the wound.

“Mr. Lowry,” the doctor said with a light cough, trying to sound as casual as possible, “If this happens again, you need to stop whatever sport you’re playing immediately and get to a hospital. These wounds can be dangerous if not treated promptly.”

“Can’t stop, Sullivan grunted, slumping against the couch and casting a sidelong glance at Megan, who had accompanied him. Her presence was a surprise – perhaps she was there to gloat over his misfortune.

Megan, seemingly uninterested in his plight, scrolled through her phone.

help but wonder if she was exchanging sweet nothings with

without looking at him, “Not

scoffed, “Sleazy or not, you

into Mr. Lowry’s rocky marriage, hastily finished his stitching, a neat six stitches that

matter,” Sullivan responded nonchalantly as the doctor internally lamented the waste of such a

had ho

but she felt she had done her duty for the day. As Sullivan settled in, she began

he asked, his voice tinged with a mixture

tired. “I need some rest. Besides, Cressida is here. She can wheel herself in any time to

was icy, “I should give you a medal – ‘Most Considerate

equally biting, “Well, you and Cressida play your little games. I just took my chance

Megan’s voice softened, and she spoke with a cold rationality, “Enough, Sullivan. This is pointless. The love and wrongs between us. It’s all in the past. There’s no need to keep hurting each other. Let’s let

Lowry Group are worth a fortune. Help my brother win his case, and I’ll return them to you. Then we can part ways, no strings attached. And Cressida… she can fulfill her dream of

looked at him, her eyes void

gaze

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