Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 22

Larissa went to the hospital for a follow-up examination. When she exited the hospital, she stood by the road, waiting for her ride.

The street in front of the hospital was always congested, and most drivers disliked coming to the area.

After struggling to find a ride through her e-hailing app, she was just about to open the passenger door when a figure rushed out suddenly from the corner and jumped into the back seat before she could get in.

“Come here! Hurry! Get in here!” the figure shouted to someone else at the back.

Larissa thought his voice was oddly familiar. Taking two steps back, she looked into the back seat.

It turned out to be her ex-father-in-law, Travis’ dad!

If he was still in Covenford, did that mean her ex-mother-in-law-

Sure enough, not that far away, Janine Hardy was carrying several bags in one hand and holding Amber’s hand in the other. The pair were scrambling in their direction. hurriedly.

complained impatiently, “Slow down! I haven’t completely recovered yet. Don’t you know how much it hurts to run?”

so sorry, dear! Just look at your father-in-law, urging us to hurry and everything. I hadn’t realized I was running because I’d been so anxious. If it hurts, we can walk slowly. The car’s just there anyway. It’s not going to run

unfold in front of her, Larissa’s heart was filled

indescribable unpleasantness.

speak in such a low and submissive tone. In front of her, the

known that Janine and Dick Hardy had never liked

reputable background and

had returned home with Travis. She’d specifically purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents. hadn’t even given them a second glance before instructing Travis

Chapter 22

in the

of them gave her lots of attitude and spoke in sarcastic and ambiguous manners. Whichever way she looked at it, they’d never thought she would be able to accomplish anything by herself.

despite thinking that, it still didn’t stop them

was in their house as a guest, she was asked to sweep and mop the floors, prepare their meals, cook, and wash the dishes. Even the fruits

to help her out, only to be pulled away resolutely

be doing house chores! Those are all women’s work! Go away! Go sit there and wait!”

her as the three of them sat on the couch leisurely,

rage she felt for Travis’

a train ticket in preparation to leave. She’d only agreed to stay after Travis held her for a long time and coaxed her into staying.

her and his parents, he’d especially booked a room for her at a hotel