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?”

breaking news to many of

that for real?”

realized it! Ms. Seymour is no different from

source

a series of questions, the person who revealed the news about Larissa’s divorce was no longer certain about

About a month ago, Ms. Seymour’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

good as Ms.

must

was

still give Ms. Seymour’s husband a call?” Amid the chaotic discussion, the person

looked at each other.

try? What if Ms.

quickly. Travis asked, “Who is

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

ask, “Have you dialed the wrong number?” but instead, he asked, “Can you pass the phone over to Larissa?”

He couldn’t believe it.

would never drink excessively in public due to her low alcohol tolerance. It was only when they were both at home that she would accompany him for a few extra drinks.

suspected that this was