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.”

he’s v

very

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

Megan declined.

voice soft, “What, afraid people will find out you’re

“No!”

down to pick up Shirley, the little dog, and said tenderly,

an uncomfortable

ado,

later, she received a breakfast delivery

sat quietly on the couch.

all were classic moves in the game of

well aware

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,

grateful to

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 taken it any further Instead,

words echoed in her mind, urging her to reconsider her marriage

long lashes trembling slightly.

their separation, her heart quietly

ay with Lucia.

the

Mrs. Lambert, “Don’t forget about tonight’s dinner, Megan. The person we’re meeting is genuinely interested in

Thanks for looking out for me,

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