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.

withdrew her hand, Sullivan

of flirtation. And then he placed her hand in his coat pocket while lightly

his

at her. He remained silent, but his eyes in the

tenderness…

the housekeeper had thoughtfully prepared a fondue pot, mentioning how

it delicious.

madam enjoys it! I’ll have some fresh ones sent over later.” Saying this,

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 of wine

serving Megan, who softly

his wine glass;

gaze on her was deep, playful, yet assertive.

planned on staying overnight, but then she thought, she

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in love seemed

progressed, the

heating was turned up

in front of the vanity, applying moisturizer. Halfway through, she impulsively opened a small drawer. Her half–burnt diary

nothing had ever happened, that the arguments

let go; just not ready yet!]

[Sullivan, it’s over!]