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.

was exchanging sweet nothings with that young boy she mentioned behind

his thoughts, Megan spoke up without looking at him, “Not everyone

or not, you seem to

unwilling voyeur into Mr. Lowry’s rocky marriage, hastily finished his

responded nonchalantly as the doctor

He had ho are

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. As Sullivan settled in, she began to gather her

tinged with a mixture

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

you a medal – ‘Most Considerate

“Well, you and Cressida play your little games. I just

is pointless. The love and wrongs between us.

I hold in The Lowry Group are worth a fortune. Help my

void

gaze

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