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

Travis to divorce her and

“If you ever bring this up with me again, I’ll never come home!”

What she had failed to see back then…was that he was already with

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

sitting in the back seat of the

replied calmly. “Excuse me, I was the one who called this cab.

Dick continued acting shamelessly. “Is your

was no way she could reason with him. Instead, she called out to the driver directly. “Sir, it was my order

He told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken this

socket. His seething features were scary as he slapped the leather seat

the lady’s order. If I fail

care about whatever it is that’s deducted!” Dick twisted his face away, his expression obstinate. “If you don’t take me to where I want to go, I’ll go up to your company and complain. I’ll complain about you until they fire you!”

He got out of the car, went

not getting out. Make me. Go on,

face. “Do you really think I don’t

quickly stopped him. “Forget

family. She did not want to