Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 28

When Larissa’s shoulder had healed to the point where she could return to work normally at the hotel, two weeks had already passed.

Her colleagues celebrated her return by booking a private room at the most upscale fine–dining restaurant in Covenford. They hung banners, inflated balloons, and even bought her a big cake.

Larissa felt guilty about accepting their grand gesture. As such, she accepted every single toast that came her way-

And…she got drunk again.

Some of the others wanted to send her home, but they didn’t know her address. When asked about her family or friend’s contact number, she could only stare back blankly without saying a word.

“Ah!” Someone raised their hand suddenly. “I have Ms. Seymour’s husband’s contact number! One time, Ms. Seymour’s phone died, and she borrowed mine to give her husband a call. I conveniently saved his number back then!”

“Call him! Call him!” the group urged.

Someone spoke up weakly. “Aren’t Ms. Seymour and her husband…divorced?”

was undoubtedly breaking news to many of them.

for

realized it! Ms. Seymour is no

source of

of questions, the person who revealed the news about Larissa’s

in–laws came to the hotel and caused a racket. At that time, it was Ms. Seymour herself who revealed that her husband had a mistress. She even said that she wanted to

as good as Ms. Seymour, her husband still

must be blind!”

was indignant.

we still give Ms. Seymour’s husband a call?” Amid the chaotic discussion, the person who first suggested calling Travis, interrupted.

looked at

give it a try? What if Ms. Seymour

call connected quickly. Travis

as a spokesperson. “Hi, I’m Ms. Seymour’s assistant. Ms. Seymour is drunk now. Could you please come over and pick

originally intended to ask, “Have you dialed the wrong number?” but instead, he asked, “Can you

was drunk? He couldn’t believe

drinking, and she would never drink excessively in public due to her low alcohol tolerance. It was only when they were both at home that she

was some kind