Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 173

Megan’s smile faded as she turned her face away. Just then, the little dog licked her neck, tickling her and making her squirm.

In trying to escape, she found herself accidentally nestled into Sullivan’s neck, her voice carrying a hint of coquetry, “Sullivan, could you take it away, please?”

Sullivan scooped up the little dog but didn’t let go of Megan. He pressed against her, his deep gaze filled with a barely contained intensity. He leaned in close to her ear and asked softly, “Can wo?”

Megan’s checks flushed a deep red, her voice trembling. “No”

Sullivan held her close for a moment longer, waiting for her to calm down before finally letting her go. As he straightened his shirt and trousers, he mentioned, “I’ve got a big meeting this morning! I come see you tonight.”

“I’m busy tonight, Megan replied quickly.

Sullivan chuckled lightly, asking casually, “Got a date? With Begonin?”

Megan felt no need to explain herself, but she still said, “It’s an investor Mrs. Lambert introduced me to! Mrs. Lambert says capable. We’ve arranged to meet tonight to discuss things further.”

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Sullivan put on his coat and asked, “Need me to give you a ride?”

Megan declined.

voice soft, “What, afraid people will

“No!”

to pick up Shirley, the little dog, and said tenderly, “Say goodbye to Mommy!”

an uncomfortable shade

further ado, Sullivan left.

a breakfast delivery from Sullivan, complete with hangover remedies and a card

on the

breakfast, card… all were classic moves in the game

well aware of

might ignore such gestures, but these days, Sullivan had been her savior. He had used his resources to take care of her father and Lucia. Without Sullivan, she knew

was grateful to

also sensed a change in him, he was considerate and gentle, and he hadn’t forced himself on her. That time in the hospital, when he had pinned her on the bed, he hadn’t

words echoed in her mind, urging her

long lashes trembling

the first time since their separation, her heart quietly softened

ay with Lucia.

the day

call from Mrs. Lambert, “Don’t forget about tonight’s dinner, Megan. The person we’re meeting

assured her. “I won’t forget. Thanks for