Chapter 22

Megan grunted an affirmative, “I know! It was Sullivan who invited him.”

Lucia was taken aback, “That mistress is Cressida? Megan, how come these two just can’t seem to disappear? If it hadn’t been for that accident back then, you would’ve been off studying abroad with Paxton by now instead of waiting on Sullivan hand and foot!”

Lucia took a drag of her cigarette to calm her nerves.

Finally, she spat out her disdain, “Sullivan thinks he’s the cat’s pajamas, but damn, the cost of one night’s sleep is just too steep!”

She expected Megan to back down. But Megan simply said calmly, “Paxton called me. He said he hopes I can learn from him in the next four years here at home.”

Lucia was thrilled, snuffing out her cigarette. “If you miss this chance, Megan, I’ll never forgive you.”

Megan smiled slightly. “I know”

Feeling somewhat relieved, Megan tidied up the dishes and, after taking a shower, returned to bed.

Lucia was already asleep.

Megan lay down beside her, unable to resist resting her head on Lucia’s shoulder. She missed Lucia so much, with her around, everything seemed manageable.

The next moming, Lucia took Megan to the hotel owned by Timothy.

Borough City, the epitome of

Practically six stars.

Timothy wouldn’t bother with such matters, but to show his “appreciation for Lucia, he made a point of meeting Megan in

8 pm to 11

salary of six

knew that Timothy was doing this for Lucia’s sake.

towards Lucia.

her a

look and called the hotel manager to show Megan around. Once they left, Timothy walked

included a lounge, but he bypassed it, taking Lucra right

biting down hard on his shoulder. Timothy leaned closer, his lips near her

to say the least, leaving Lucia breathless from the

it was over, he left her there and went to shower without

of running water echoed from the

got up from the desk, not caring about her disheveled state, and lit a slender cigarette, smoking absentmindedly.

had been there for

junior high when Lucia’s parents had been addicted to gambling and had sold everything of value, nearly resorting to

everything and took their own lives, Lucia was left an orphan with nowhere to live and no means to pay for school. Her classmates

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