Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 49

Sullivan thought about it, and then he acted on 11. He squeezed into the cramped kitchen, wrapping his arms around her from behind, resting his chin on Megan’s slender shoulder blade, tilting his head slightly to plant a tender kiss on the soft flesh behind her ear.

The sudden display of affection caught her off guard. Megan’s knees nearly buckled. She glanced down at the unwashed dishes in her hands, her voice barely a whisper, “Sullivan, you said you’d come up for a bowl of pasta, and now.. what is this?”

Sullivan tightened his embrace, whispering near her ear, “Megan, please come back to me!”

Megan stiffened.

For the first time, Sullivan wasn’t using a commanding tone to get her to come with him. It sounded more like a plea, and that subtle change tugged at her heartstrings.

She remained silent, head bowed.

Sullivan kissed her hair, looking up slightly. “Please, Megan… please?”

The abrupt ring of a cell phone cut through the moment.

Sullivan frowned slightly, reluctant to answer, but Megan was already coming back to reality.

it.” she said.

call and tried to explain, but Megan had already guessed who it was. As she

nonchalant, and all she could think about was the

of moments before evaporated.

watching her silhouette. After a long pause, he asked softly, “Megan, is it that you won’t

no matter what?”

silence was a

had his pride; he couldn’t beg. He transferred the $10,000 to her right then and there.

vibrating softly as it closed. She forced herself

her value!

Mrs. Lambert, if she hadn’t helped him secure that deal, he wouldn’t have given her a second glance, wouldn’t have stooped to visit her

was fierce and unyielding in

parting was

were slightly moist. She wasn’t made of wood,

see Sullivan in the following

She felt relieved.

to the hospital to visit Joseph. Not long after her arrival, she noticed Cora