Chapter 176

Megan strolled slowly down the cobblestone path, her eyes ching the numerous potted plants that brought life to the garden, even in the chill of winter. The marble foyer was graced by a painting her mother had done in her lifetime.

The living room had been completely redecorated.

The style remained the same, but every piece of furniture had been replaced; even the carpet beneath her feet was new… Behind the sofa, a massive mural hung.

It depicted a sky scattered with stars.

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a summer night, a young Megan slept sweetly in a little tent

Megan gazed at it until her eyes began to sting, then quietly left. As she stepped outside, the snow had grown heavier, falling on her eyelashes like feathers in the night.

In the corner, a witch hazel was bent under the light snow.

Its delicate yellow petals seemed even more fragile against the backdrop of Zinnia Baldwin’s house.

After Megan left, Sullivan returned to the private room, eating alone under the extravagant lights, emotionless until Bianca arrived.

Upon entering, she handed him a report, “Dr. Simon’s latest analysis! It’s the invoice from his assistant.”

gestured for her to

the charges were by the minute; the insight into Megan was incredibly

check for him, settle the final bill!”

Mrs. Lowry hasn’t returned yet.”

at her, his eyes

moment, he wiped his lips with a napkin and said lightly, “Megan will be back soon! Our collaboration with Dr.

made Bianca uneasy.

Sullivan out, she couldn’t help but wonder if marrying Sullivan was a blessing or a

drove back to the mansion.

eagerly, but he was too distracted

second–floor study, he casually tossed the report and invoice on the desk, then leaned back on the

windows, the fine snow added a

himself missing Megan,

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small but cozy, and after getting drunk, Megan had fallen asleep in his arms for a night. He vaguely remembered that ever since the Quigley family Incident, she hadn’t been as close

thought, his phone

It was Megan.

said, “Are you at Quinn Haven, or have you made it home? If you’re at Quinn Haven… I can come pick you up.”

phone before Megan

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