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.

she said.

dismissed the call and tried to explain, but Megan had already guessed who it was. As she continued washing the dishes, she said indifferently, “You should

and all she could think about

of moments

back, watching her silhouette. After a long pause, he

no matter what?”

a

he couldn’t beg. He transferred the $10,000 to her right then and there. Then, he

vibrating softly as it

her

she hadn’t helped him secure that deal, he wouldn’t have given her a second glance, wouldn’t have stooped to visit her just for a bowl of pasta, and wouldn’t have spoken to her in such

was fierce

was

she didn’t care, yet her eyes were slightly moist.

in the

She felt relieved.

after her arrival, she noticed Cora seemed off,