Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 23

Larissa’s greatest flaw was her tendency to be overly forgiving.

Travis had gone so far as to say those kinds of things and did all those things for her. If she didn’t agree to get back together with him, she would appear to be too cold-

hearted.

Moreover, in reality, she couldn’t actually bear to be without him.

Later, when she married Travis, they’d bought a house together in Covenford.

His parents had initially suggested that they live together with the two of them, but Travis had refused adamantly.

His parents had blamed her for Travis’ refusal. They thought she had been the one to influence his decision. Their judgment and negative opinions toward her only further increased after that.

Furthermore, as she failed to get pregnant as time passed, Janine brought up her intentions to bring Larissa to a famous naturopathic doctor in their village when they returned home for the New Year. When she refused, the two of them started

to divorce her and marry

you ever bring this up with me again, I’ll never come

failed to see back then…was that he was already with Amber

you doing here, you evil bitch? Are you here to harm my daughter-in-law again?” An

seat of the car, leaning out from the car door and glaring at

gathered her thoughts and replied calmly. “Excuse me, I was the one who called

Called this cab?” Dick continued acting shamelessly. “Is your name on the

she called out

honest man. He told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact,

And why is that?” Dick’s eyes bulged from its socket. His seething features were scary as he slapped the leather seat at the back and spoke, his voice

was helpless. “I took the lady’s order. If I fail to bring her to her destination, my money and credibility score will be deducted by the

about whatever it is that’s deducted!” Dick twisted his face away, his expression obstinate. “If you don’t take me to

are you like this?” The driver’s temper was beginning to show. He got out of the car, went around to the back seat, and pointed at Dick. Are you getting out or

continued to be stubborn. “I’m not getting out. Make me. Go

shook his fists in Dick’s face. “Do you really think I don’t have the guts to

“Forget it,

Hardy family. She did not want to bring another innocent