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

divorce her and marry someone

them, “If you ever bring this up with me again, I’ll

What she had failed to see

here, you evil bitch? Are you here to harm my daughter-in-law

back seat of the car, leaning out from the car door

I was the one

this cab?” Dick continued acting shamelessly. “Is your name on the car or what?”

called out to the driver directly. “Sir, it was my

an honest man. He told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken this lady’s

scary as he slapped the leather seat at the back and spoke, his voice trembling with rage. “I want to ride in this

reason.” The cab driver 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

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

are you like this?” The driver’s temper was beginning to show. He got out

not getting out.

sleeves and shook his fists in Dick’s face. “Do you really think

quickly stopped him. “Forget it, sir.

She did not want to bring