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.

in Borough City, the epitome

Practically six stars.

Timothy wouldn’t bother with such matters, but to show his “appreciation for Lucia, he made a point of

8 pm to 11

salary

knew that Timothy was doing

towards Lucia.

a flirtatious

hotel manager to show Megan around. Once they left, Timothy walked to the

but he bypassed it,

down hard on his shoulder. Timothy leaned closer, his lips near her ear, and chuckled. “Two months

while, he was fervent, to say the least, leaving

there and went to shower without a second

of running water echoed from

caring about her disheveled state, and lit a slender cigarette, smoking absentmindedly. She

truth was, Megan had been there for

parents had been addicted to gambling and had sold everything

and no means to pay for school. Her classmates distanced themselves, treating her like a freak until one day, she couldn’t