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.

face was displeased as she complained impatiently, “Slow down! I haven’t completely recovered yet. Don’t

slowed down immediately and apologized to 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

front of her,

indescribable unpleasantness.

never seen Janine speak in such a low and submissive tone. In front of

that Janine and Dick Hardy had

reputable background and that she served

expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents. hadn’t even given them a second glance before

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the

and spoke in sarcastic and ambiguous manners. Whichever way she looked at it, they’d never thought she would be able to accomplish

stop them from

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

feel bad for her and volunteer to help her out, only to be pulled away

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

as the three of them sat

rage she felt for

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

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