Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 209

The atmosphere in the living room became even more awkward upon Larissa’s arrival. Nevertheless, it was slightly better as they had a conversation topic now instead of staring silently at each other like before.

Larissa looked around and noticed that everyone was present, except for Reuben, but she didn’t ask about him.

When it was finally time for lunch, Yvette instructed Larissa, “Larissa, Reuben isn’t feeling well so he’s resting in his room. Please call him down for lunch.”

“Alright” she said. She went straight upstairs without questioning anything.

Reuben’s door was shut tightly. After she knocked twice, a muffled voice came from inside. “Come in.”

Larissa pushed the door open, revealing a dark room with the lights off and the curtains drawn.

adjust to the darkness, she was yanked onto the bed. She screamed in

Reuben?!” Larissa pushed away and slapped him on reflex. She shouted so

but whispered in her

what he meant the door opened and the

“Reuben, Larissa=”

door, Lana let out a high–pitched

footsteps could be heard, and everyone was gathered outside Reuben’s

and she quickly pulled the

Yvette asked nervously.

she could do was point at the two people on the bed.

as he asked Reuben, “Reuben, tell me

Reuben replied softly. “I was sleeping when I heard Ms. Seymour calling me. When I opened my eyes, I saw her lying on my bed with her clothes barely on, and she even kissed me on the

with shock, Larissa could hardly believe that these words were coming out of Reuben’s