The Wrong Woman

Chapter 83

It was Lucas.

He passed a cup of warm milk to Suzanne and said, “Mrs. Morrison, have some milk and get some sleep. General Morrison might have a busy night, and he’s not sure when he’ll be back.”

Suzanne accepted the milk. She felt a little let down as she mumbled, “Thanks.”

“No problem.”

She looked downcast as she asked, “How did you know I’m still awake?”

“Mrs. Morrison, I swear I wasn’t stalking you. I was pulling extra hours at the office, and General Morrison told me to bring you the milk. Hel said you should go to bed soon,” Lucas clarified.

Suzanne was taken aback. She glanced out of the balcony and asked, “Does Nathan know I’ve been awake?”

Lucas wiped the cold sweat from his forehead, worried about coming across as a stalker.

moment to explain, “General Morrison’s office is on the top floor of the tallest building a couple of streets away. He’s got a clear view of the dorms. The whole building is dark, except

Nathan turning into concern and empathy. She held onto the warm milk, torn between wanting Nathan to return early for some rest and hoping he

can you fill me in on

+25 BONUS

she asked cautiously.

because of an unexpected incident. Besides, Ms. Hoffis stirred

a twinge of bitterness

her heart.

toward Sally and went out of his

details I can’t get into. General Morrison is genuinely overwhelmed

day, Ms. Hoffis accidentally broke our Azurium, and we lost a whopping 80 million dollars in the blink of an eye. We managed

Azurium but they’re all failing despite numerous attempts. If we can’t get it right soon,

scientists to extract it. General

interrupted by Suzanne before he could finish.

the cup on the table, and snagged a cardigan on her way out. Lucas looked confused. “Mrs. Morrison,