Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 163

Megan returned to her mnted apartment, feeling the chill seep through the walls as she entered. The half–cooked pasta on the stove was

sobering reminder of her disrupted evening, but the thought of finishing It was for from her mind how

She slumped into a chair, the house dim and unheated, wmpping her arms around her knees, lost in thought. Memories of her younger days floated back to her, when she had dreamed of a future with Sullivan, Imagining a life with two kids and a playful puppy had seemed so perfect. But could she ever fit into the role of a mother, especially with Sullivan’s words cutting deep..

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She spent the night in contemplation, feeling a sore throat coming on by moming, likely the beginning of a cold. Her phone rang. pulling her from her thoughts.

It was Cora, reminding her to come home for the New Year’s Day celebration

“New Year’s?” Megan echoed, momentarily confused.

Cora chuckled on the other end, “Forgot, huh? Your dad’s been looking forward to seeing you all morning. He might not say it, but he’s worried about you.”

After a brief silence, Megan sat up, a decision made. Til be there for lunch‘

After freshening up and pushing thoughts of Sullivan aside, Megan arrived at the Quigley residence by noon. Cora had prepared a feast, trying to lighten the mood by offering dishes rich in nutrients, aiming to bring some warmth to the family gathering.

decide, nobody here blames you. Your brother wouldn’t either,” he said softly, his words

subject, mentioning Megan’s upcoming debut performance with Paxton and the importance of focusing on

without mention of Quinn Haven, a shared sonow that remained unspoken

was hard to miss.

was a bit chilly. He was wearing a dark gray overcoat that accentuated the crisp, snow white

puppy and used the

up and looked at Megan.

before heading downstairs. As soon as she descended, she instinctively buried he small face into the collar of her warm camel–colored coat, which complemented her fair and

are you here for?”

to him, maintaining a certain level of caution

gently comforted Shirley in his arms as he asked,

this, he looked

face was slightly flushed.

gaze deepened. “But I want to

we just be normal? If you want to play love games, go use your charm on someone else.

out a document, and handed it to Megan. “Your brother’s

and read it several times. She murmured. “That’s still a long way