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.

at the phone; it was Cressida calling. He dismissed the call and tried to explain, but Megan had already guessed who it was. As she

she could think about was the money.

Intimacy of moments

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

no matter what?”

a clear rejection.

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

of the transfer notification on her phone, heard Sullivan leaving and the door vibrating softly as it closed. She forced herself not to care because she knew all too well where Sullivan’s tendemess had come

her

second glance, wouldn’t have stooped to visit her just for a bowl of pasta, and wouldn’t have spoken to her in

Sullivan, the Sullivan who was fierce and unyielding in the business

was not amicable.

eyes were slightly moist.

see Sullivan in the

She felt relieved.

visit Joseph. Not long after her arrival, she

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