Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 110

An elegant middle–aged lads walked in.

The instant the deer was closed, her face twisted inte a ferocious expression of anger and hatred.

Long–forgotten memories flooded Larissa’s mind like a tidal wave, causing lier eyes in willen in fear.

Aheavy she landed on Larissa’s face, making a loud cracking sound.

Although the force of the slap wasn’t as strong as she remembered IL Larissa could stil lest the burning pain on her cheek.

“Are you proud of bringing shame upon your whole family? After all these years, you are still being a troublemaker and robbing me of my peacel Can’t you leam from your sister?”

Larissa was reminded of the familiar barrage of criticism that bombarded her. There were barely any changes in the script.

Out of reflex. Larissa was about to apologize, but she managed to stop herself in time.

She was no longer the helpless young girl who had to depend on the charity of others and constantly needed to cater to their wishes.

she could be independent and

nothing to

tried to smink, but her twitching cheek muscles and the burning pain

you remember the last thing you said

time they met Yvelle Xander had forced Larissa to kneel

front of me ever again! You are no daughter of

pierced Larissa’s heart. The emotional wounds that her mother inflicted on her were but

that she

remembered that incident

the family. I must have overestimated you, thinking that you could start a good life on your own! You even said

anger and harsh words, so much so that she was numb to

replied. “Whether I’m Iving a good life or who I marry, that

non–existent mother–daughter bond

Larissa, Yvette screamed. “If you want to cut all all lies with me, go and change your name! Don’t let anyone know that

my daughter!

calmly. Til go to

scarlet with

ips trembling, Yvette swung her hand at Larissa’s face