Sweet Subterfuge

Larissa lay helplessly on the hospital bed. She had received visits from both Dylan and the police who had come to get her slalement. The police informed her that Eliot the middle-aged man who rented her house, had been arrested and would likely be imprisoned for three to five years before being released.
Elliot’s wife hac hastily moved out of the house overnight-presumably afraid of the lega. consequences, and her whereabouts remained
unknown.
In other words, after all the trouble Larissa went through, she finally had her house back, however, she was not entirely sat sted with this
outcome.
Dylan had helped her investigate Elliot’s transactions, which proved that he had not led in regard to saying he had not received the refunds for the rent from Andrew, Sn, Lanssa entrusted Dylan to continue assisting her in suing Janine firmly stating that she would not
accept a settlement.
On the other hand, the real estate agent had contacled her and informed her of an interested buyer for her house who wanted to purchase it along with the lumiture. They wanted to know if she had any intention to sell This was exactly what Larissa had hoped for but she found the circumstances odd and asked. “The locks on the front door have been changed. How did you show them the house?”
“Well..’ The real estate agent stammered. “That client wanted to buy a house in your neighborhood. He was in a hurry. Se, I showed him photos of the house at first, but he was on board to buy immediately after seeing the pictures. He was exceptionally enthusiastic.”

The explanation seemed reasonable, but it still didn’t dispel Larissa’s doubts. It made no sense for someone to buy the house without actually seeing the property even if they were in a hurry, Concerned that Larissa might not agree, the real estate agent added. “As for the price. I quoted him 3,300 dollars per square foot, and he agreed. Moreover, he offered to pay the full amount upfront.”
The current average price in that area was 3,200 dolars per square foot, which had increased by a few thousand dollars since she bought the house. She was undoubtedly tempted by the offer, and she wanted to sign the contract mmediately and transfer the property to them. However, her conscience did not allow it
“Ask if they can wait a few more days. I’m currently tied up with something, but I’ll change the locks in a couple of days. Then you can show him the house. We’ll sign the contract if he’s still interested.”
The real estate agent wasn’t entirely put off by the idea.
“Alright.”
Within two minutes, he called Larissa back. “The client said it’s line. They’ll come according to your schedule.”
Just as Larissa put down her phone, Kevan handed her a peeled apple.
The apple was peeled neatly, there were meticulous knile markings on the surface, and even the peeled skin remained in one long.
connected strip.
“Thank you.” Larissa took a small bite, sweetness Instantly bursting in her mouth.
Kevan cleaned the fruit knide and his hands, carefully wiping away the remaining water dros
with a tissue.
Larissa asked as she enjoyed the apple, “Is it fine for you to not go to the company?”
Kevan had been in her room since early morning until now, not leaving except for once to buy breakfast around eight. Although she assured him that she would be fine alone, with nurses taking care of her, he still refused to leave.