Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 21

Megan’s legs were like jelly as she left, but she did her best to hide it. She didn’t want Sullivan to see her weak, it would make the situation even more unbearable.

What was the big deal, anyway?

It was nothing but a roll in the hay. In the past three years, Sullivan had tried every which way with her. This was just another notch on the bedpost.

Besides, they hadn’t even

gone all the way!

The hallway was still dim, thick with the lingering scent of an intimate tangle. Megan fought back the humiliation as she picked up the box of gourmet meatballs she had dropped, along with her neglected violin.

Dragging her weary body home, she was about to unlock her door when she heard, “Megan!”

The hallway light flickered on.

There stood a familiar face.

“Lucia,” Megan mumbled unconsciously. It took a moment for her to come back to her senses. “How did you find me here?”

“I stopped by the hospital. Cora gave me your address.”

tilted her chin up. “Just got off the plane and came straight here. Make me something to eat, will you? I’ve been

door and let her

stepped inside, her nose twitched–she turned

mind and couldn’t help choking up a bit. “It’s

was born with a silver

took a while for Lucia to

she pretended to be light–hearted. “Whip up something for me to eat, and I’m going to take a shower!

She was a great cook. By the time Lucia finished showering, Megan had

sat down to eat

“I heard some noises

Megan looked up.

see clearly, but I bet my bottom dollar on it–the guy was really into it, and the girl’s moans were just… seductive. I

suddenly remembered her encounter with Sullivan in the hallway. And now Lucia had heard

want to admit it, but Lucia had a nose like a bloodhound. Seeing Megan’s expression and then leaning in to catch the faint scent of

Lucia’s gaze was

was you and Sullivan, wasn’t

on her pasta. After a moment, she gave a soft acknowledgment.

still expects the marital benefits? And in the hallway. for heaven’s sake? I always thought he played the aloof type, but he’s quite the

to discuss what Sullivan

both Sullivan and Cressida, letting off steam. After calming down, Lucia placed her hand on Megan’s and spoke seriously. “Cora told me everything. You can’t keep