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.”

to

dining gracefully, he read through the psychologist’s analysis of Megan. No wonder the charges were by the minute; the insight into

Sullivan said nonchalantly, “Cut a check for him, settle the final bill!”

“Mr. Lowry, Mrs. Lowry hasn’t returned yet.”

looked up at her, his eyes inscrutable

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

made Bianca uneasy.

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

drove back to

but he

he casually tossed the report and invoice on the desk, then leaned back

fine snow added a

himself missing Megan,

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Chapter 176

place was 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 to him as Shirley used to

in thought, his

It was Megan.

apple bobbing as he said, “Are you at Quinn Haven, or have

silence on the phone

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