Chapter 227. CEO's Girlfriend

Hanna POV

I woke up feeling a certain sense of loss when I rolled on the bed to realize that I was alone.

Disoriented, I sat up and padded barefoot in the ensuite bathroom.

Contrary to Rowan’s declaration that I will share his room, I refuse to use it in his absence.

Sleeping in his quarters would only grip me in abject desolation, knowing he was not there.

I did my morning ritual before taking a bath.

Emerging from the bathroom, I dressed quickly and went out.

At the foot of the stairs, I found Billie waiting for me.

“Ms. Hanna, the table is ready.”

The idea of eating alone was unpalatable. I shook my head to decline the invitation.

“I have an early meeting at the office.”

Billie looked concerned upon hearing my response that I had to retract and make a compromise instead of snubbing her preparation. I knew how hard she toiled every day to cook for us.

“Can you make me a sandwich to-go that I can bring along? I really am in a hurry.” I told her before sitting down on a ch