Missing Mrs. Lowry: The Billionaire’s Wakeup Call

Chapter 179

Returning to the villa felt like stepping into another lifetime.

Sullivan parked the car at the front of the villa, gracefully handed Megan her coat, and said with a deep look, “The snow’s not too heavy. Let’s walk together when you get out.”

Megan was concerned about Shirley, “Will it be too cold?”

Sullivan glanced back at the dog, then slowly said to Megan, “I’ll hold it close. As long as you’re not jealous.”

Megan put on her coat, opened the car door, and retorted, “As if I would be!”

Sullivan chuckled softly and reached out to pick up Shirley, petting its head.

He whispered, “Looks like Mommy’s upset!”

Shirley ba

Shirley barked twice in response.

Sullivan, with his coat on and carrying the dog, closed the car door and caught up to Megan in a few quick steps.

He walked beside her, with Shirley comfortably nestled in his arms.

The snow fell gently around them.

After a moment, Megan couldn’t resist reaching out to gently pat Shirley’s head.

her hand, Sullivan caught

the slight touch of dry and moist fingertips carried a hint of flirtation. And then he placed her hand in his coat

husky, calling his

silent, but

tenderness…

had thoughtfully prepared a fondue pot, mentioning how the mushrooms were particularly fresh and

found it delicious.

sent over later.” Saying this, she

Sullivan had taken off his coat, remaining in a crisp white shirt and dark grey trousers. He opened a bottle of red wine. A few bites of the fondue and a couple of glasses

ate sparingly, focusing instead on serving Megan, who

glass; lightly swirling it.

her was

staying overnight, but then she thought, she

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like a teenage girl in love seemed

the night progressed, the

heating was turned up high, warm as

applying moisturizer. Halfway through, she impulsively opened

the arguments and sadness were just illusions… But the blank pages reminded her that

won’t let go; just not ready

[Sullivan, it’s over!]