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.

“Slow down! I haven’t completely recovered

to hurry and everything. I hadn’t realized I was running because I’d been so anxious. If it hurts, we can walk slowly.

scene unfold in front of

indescribable unpleasantness.

such a low and submissive tone. In front of

and Dick Hardy had never liked her.

family carried no reputable background and that she served no purpose to Travis’ prospects.

Travis. She’d specifically purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents. hadn’t even given them

Chapter 22

the

they conversed, both 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

didn’t stop them from

mop the floors, prepare their meals, cook, and wash the dishes. Even the fruits they had after dinner

and volunteer to help her out, only

Those are all women’s work! Go away! Go sit there

the three of them sat on

suppress the rage she felt for

She’d only agreed to

her and his parents, he’d especially booked a room for her at a hotel nearby. Janine had initially planned for her to sleep on the