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.

as she complained impatiently, “Slow down! I haven’t completely

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 just there anyway.

unfold in front of her, Larissa’s heart

indescribable unpleasantness.

submissive tone. In front of

always known that Janine and Dick Hardy

and that she served no purpose to Travis’ prospects.

she had returned home with Travis. She’d specifically purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but

Chapter 22

the storeroom.

sarcastic and ambiguous manners. Whichever way she looked at it, they’d

didn’t stop them from treating her

was asked to sweep and mop the floors, prepare their meals, cook, and wash the dishes. Even the

to help her out, only to be pulled away resolutely by his mother.

grown man, you shouldn’t be doing house chores! Those are

work alone, exhaustion filling her as the three of them sat on the couch leisurely, watching

had tried to suppress the rage she felt for Travis’

leave. She’d only agreed to stay after Travis held her

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