Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 160

Megan, fearing Sullivan might do something even crazier, nald in a soft voice, “Let’s go.”

Sullivan slightly loosened his grip on her

She turned to say goodbye to Begonia, who gave her a faint smile. “Megan, drop by whenever you have time. My mom really likes you”

Megan nodded.

Ignoring Sullivan, she walked straight to the black Bentley parked at the curb, opened the passenger door, and got in.

Sullivan took a step back before following her into the car.

Soon, the car drove off.

Begonia stood there for a long time, until his mother came downstairs and joined him. She gently patted his shoulder, smiling lightly. “No wonder you like her.”

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Begonia shoved his hands into his coat pockets. ‘Mom, I think I was a step too late.”

arm with his, still smiling. “Then keep her in your

Sullivan drove fast.

about five minutes, the car stopped abruptly on a deserted roadside, screeching

Megan sat quietly.

began, “Today is Cynthia’s birthday. He was just giving me a lift after work. Don’t think too

into the night and said just as softly, “Are you explaining this to me or are you afraid

was blunt, I’m afraid

took out a cigarette, lit it, but before he could take a puff, he snuffed it out. Next, the sound of a seat belt being unbuckled. He leaned closer, gripping Megan’s shoulders. He stared into her eyes and asked in a very low and soft voice, “Do you

Megan slapped him.

anticipated the slap and didn’t dodge. He had provoked it on

atmosphere in the car turned tense.

want things to escalate, she wanted to leave, but as she reached for the door handle, Sullivan locked the doors. Sullivan watched her, then leaned back in his seat and spoke softly. “Megan, I’ve continued to look after Cressida and pay for her medical treatments not because I

her. “She was

Megan remained silent.

how to make a

looked somewhat embarrassed.

“Are you done? Can

was held

expression was calm, his grip on her imperceptible.