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.”

off the plane and came straight here. Make me something to eat, will you? I’ve been starving for

and let her in.

stepped inside, her nose twitched–she

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

get used to this place? Megan was born with a silver spoon in her mouth; back in the

a while for Lucia to compose herself.

and I’m going to take a shower! Ill stay over tonight. We haven’t

couldn’t resist another embrace. She was a great cook. By the time Lucia finished showering, Megan had reheated the meatballs

sat down to

whispered, “I heard some noises in the hallway while I was waiting for you.”

Megan looked up.

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

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

it, but Lucia had a nose like a bloodhound. Seeing Megan’s expression and then leaning in

Lucia’s gaze was

“It was you and Sullivan, wasn’t it?”

kept her head down, focusing on her pasta. After a moment, she gave a soft acknowledgment.

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

discuss what

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 playing your violin in those joints. We need to keep our