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.

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 for the lights in your

milk, torn between wanting Nathan to return early for some rest and hoping he could smoothly finish

you fill me in on what exactly Nathan

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she asked

moment, carefully choosing what to disclose.” The drill got canceled because of an unexpected incident. Besides, Ms. Hoffis stirred up

a twinge

her heart.

consistently showed leniency toward Sally and went out of his way to rectify her mistakes. It seemed like he was overly indulgent with her.

can’t get into. General

80 million dollars in the blink of an eye. We managed to secure some

but they’re all failing despite numerous attempts. If we can’t get it right soon, we’ll either have to buy

for skilled scientists to extract it.

by Suzanne before he could

the table, and snagged a cardigan on her way out. Lucas looked confused. “Mrs. Morrison, where are you off to?”