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.

office is on the top floor of the tallest building a couple of streets away. He’s got a

slightly, her desire to see Nathan turning into concern and empathy. She held onto the warm milk,

can you fill me in on what exactly Nathan is caught up

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asked cautiously.

incident.

caught Sally’s name, and a twinge of bitterness

her heart.

Sally and went out of his way to rectify her mistakes.

to think before saying, “Mrs. Morrison, there are details I can’t get into. General Morrison is genuinely overwhelmed and exhausted, especially with a

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was interrupted by Suzanne before he

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