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.

wonder if she was exchanging sweet

up without looking at him, “Not everyone

not, you seem to

marriage, hastily finished his stitching,

a model. A scar or two doesn’t matter,” Sullivan responded nonchalantly as the doctor internally lamented the waste of

had ho

was ordered to stay overnight for observation. He had hoped Megan would stay with him, but she felt she had done her duty for the day.

asked, his voice tinged with a mixture of hope and

an affirmative, her tone tired. “I need some rest. Besides, Cressida is here. She can wheel herself in any time to check on you. It would be awkward

was icy, “I should give you a medal –

equally biting, “Well, you and Cressida play your

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

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

him, her eyes void of love or

gaze

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