Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 22

Megan grunted an affirmative, “I know! It was Sullivan who invited him.”

Lucia was taken aback, “That mistress is Cressida? Megan, how come these two just can’t seem to disappear? If it hadn’t been for that accident back then, you would’ve been off studying abroad with Paxton by now instead of waiting on Sullivan hand and foot!”

Lucia took a drag of her cigarette to calm her nerves.

Finally, she spat out her disdain, “Sullivan thinks he’s the cat’s pajamas, but damn, the cost of one night’s sleep is just too steep!”

She expected Megan to back down. But Megan simply said calmly, “Paxton called me. He said he hopes I can learn from him in the next four years here at home.”

Lucia was thrilled, snuffing out her cigarette. “If you miss this chance, Megan, I’ll never forgive you.”

Megan smiled slightly. “I know”

Feeling somewhat relieved, Megan tidied up the dishes and, after taking a shower, returned to bed.

Lucia was already asleep.

Megan lay down beside her, unable to resist resting her head on Lucia’s shoulder. She missed Lucia so much, with her around, everything seemed manageable.

The next moming, Lucia took Megan to the hotel owned by Timothy.

Regal Bolt Hotel in Borough City, the epitome of

Practically six stars.

to show his “appreciation for Lucia, he made a point

pm to 11

with a salary of six thousand

that Timothy was doing this for Lucia’s sake.

looked towards

threw her a flirtatious wink.

manager to show Megan around. Once they left, Timothy walked to the door, locked it, and turned his attention back to the office.

included a lounge, but he bypassed it, taking Lucra right there on the

his shoulder. Timothy leaned closer, his lips near her ear, and chuckled. “Two months without touching you, and

while, he was fervent, to say the least, leaving Lucia breathless from the intensity.

her there and went to

sound of running water echoed

a slender cigarette, smoking absentmindedly. She knew Timothy couldn’t

truth was, Megan had been there for

Lucia’s parents had been addicted to gambling and had sold everything of value, nearly resorting to

and no means to pay for school. Her classmates distanced themselves, treating her like a freak until one day, she