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.

He took a moment to explain, “General Morrison’s office 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 room. So naturally, he knows you’re still up.”

to see Nathan turning into concern and empathy. She held onto the warm milk, torn between wanting Nathan to

you fill me in on

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asked cautiously.

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

caught Sally’s name, and a twinge of bitterness crept

her heart.

out of his

there are details I can’t get into. General Morrison

the blink of

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

skilled scientists to extract it. General Morrison-”

Suzanne before he could finish. “Hold

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

her cardigan and switching off the lights, Suzanne responded, “I know the extraction methods for Azurium. Take me

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closed the door and walked out, with Lucas following

behind.