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.”

here. Make me something to eat, will you? I’ve been starving

and let her

inside, her nose twitched–she

mind and couldn’t help choking up a bit. “It’s okay, Lucia, really. I’m

knew Megan was lying. How could she ever get used to this place? Megan was born with a silver spoon in her mouth; back

while for Lucia to compose

and I’m going to take a shower! Ill stay over tonight. We haven’t caught up in ages.”

She was a great cook. By the time Lucia finished showering, Megan had reheated the meatballs and prepared two servings of

sat down

Lucia leaned in and whispered, “I heard some noises in the hallway while

Megan looked up.

the sound of a man and a woman getting busy. It was too dark to see clearly, but I bet my bottom dollar on it–the guy

in the hallway. And now

didn’t 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

Lucia’s gaze was

was you and

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

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 dark horse, isn’t he?”

what Sullivan

steam. After calming down, Lucia placed her hand on Megan’s and spoke seriously. “Cora told me everything. You