Free Romance: Marriage of Convenience Romance: Billionaire's Inheritance Bride ( Billionaire Bad Boy BBW Romance) by Amanda Horton

times, but she never answered. He gritted his teeth and kept pacing back and forth. How was he supposed to find her in a giant city like New York? He racked his mind for answers as Lacey sat down, nervously swinging her legs. He could tell she was just as eager to find Marie as he was.
    “Daddy.” She suddenly tugged on his shirt. “Where’s Marie?”
    “I don’t know yet, pumpkin, but we’re going to find her. I promise.” Adam patted her head. His heart ached at the sight of his daughter's concern.
    He made a call to his assistant, then to his lawyer, tasking them to call every production company in the city. If Marie were anywhere, she would be on stage. He was sure of it. The minutes crawled by at an agonizing pace as he continued to make phone call after phone call, searching for answers. Finally, someone called him back.
    “Hello?”
    “Mr. Tucker?” It was his lawyer.
    “Did you find her?” Adam said urgently.
    “Yes. It appears my assistant found her. She’s working as the lead in an off Broadway production of A Streetcar Named Desire .”
    “Where. Tell me now!” Adam demanded, his heart racing with the possibility of finding her.
    “The Roosevelt Theatre, near the Market District…” Adam hung up before his lawyer could even finish his sentence. He would have to give him a hefty bonus later on for finding Marie, but right now, he had to go get her before it was too late. Lacey tugged at his arm, awaiting news.
    “C’mon Lacey. Let’s go get Marie.”
    ***
    Marie sat in her dressing room, a frown on her face. She felt numb, even here, where she felt the most at home. Try as she might, she couldn't keep her mind off of the events of the last week. She sighed and combed through her hair. “I wonder what he’s doing…” She whispered to herself, looking down at her hands.
    Is he thinking of me? Was it all for nothing? Maybe it really was just a job. She sighed, resting her head on her arms. Maybe love really doesn't matter.
    “Showtime in fifteen minutes!” The stage manager called.
    Marie sighed again and got up. As she did, she was suddenly spun around. A pair of familiar brown eyes looked into hers. Her eyes grew big as she looked at Adam, her heart rampaging. Abruptly, she yanked herself away.
    “What are you doing here?” She demanded.
    “I came back.” He was breathless, and his eyes sparkled in a way she'd never seen. “You were right. I love you, I was just too afraid to admit it. I didn’t think I was ready for the commitment, but now I know I can’t live without you.” He looked into her eyes, taking a step forward, trying to close the distance between them.
    “I heard what you said. That you love me. You can’t lie and tell me you haven’t missed me too. So please, come back to our family.” He pleaded with her, his dark eyes sincere.
    Marie hesitated for a moment. She wasn’t sure if she could trust him again, but as she looked down at Lacey, the girl suddenly lunged forward, hugging her tightly. “Please come home! I miss you! We both miss you!” She pressed her face into the woman’s legs, waiting for an answer. Marie’s lips turned into a smile.
    “Only on a few conditions” Marie demanded, and taking Adam by surprise.
    “What conditions, Marie?” asked Adam.
    “You will wake up on time every morning to have breakfast with Lacey and me. Do you agree?”
    “ Yes, I love that condition!” Lacey joined in as she giggled and looked at Marie.
    “ Are you serious? Okay, Okay! God” gasped Adam. He hated to wake up early.
    “Alright one more. Every evening you’re going to take Lucey and I for ice cream in the park” said Marie pointing at Adam.
    “Yes!!!” screamed Lucey with a wide smile that went ear to ear.
    “Are you serious? Ice cream every day? That’s not even good for you?” Adam responded candidly.
    “ Yes or no, Adam?”
    “Okay, Okay it’s a yes! If that keeps both my girls happy” said Adam as he pulled Marie towards him in a tight