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.

haven’t completely recovered yet. Don’t you know how much it hurts

her profusely. “I’m so sorry! I’m 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

unfold in front of her, Larissa’s

indescribable unpleasantness.

tone. In front of her, the entire Hardy family acted as if they were

and Dick Hardy had never liked

family carried no reputable background and that she served

purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents.

Chapter 22

in the

both of them gave her lots of attitude and spoke in sarcastic and ambiguous manners. Whichever

that, it still didn’t stop

house as a guest, she was asked to sweep and mop the floors, prepare their meals, cook, and wash

bad for her and volunteer to help her out, only to

man, you shouldn’t 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, watching TV and eating snacks.

rage

agreed to stay after Travis held her for a long time and coaxed her into

a room for her at a hotel nearby. Janine had initially planned for her to sleep