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.

eyes could adjust to the darkness, she was yanked onto the bed. She screamed in fear as someone pressed themsell upon her

him on reflex. She shouted so loudly in panic that

in her ear instead, saying, “I’m sorry.”

he meant the door opened and

“Reuben, Larissa=”

a high–pitched

footsteps

off Larissa, and she quickly pulled the blanket over herself, curling up into a small ball at the head of the bed.

asked

she took a look, she was speechless. All she could do was point at the two people

as he asked Reuben, “Reuben, tell me

head without looking at Larissa, 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

hardly believe that