Sweet Subterfuge

Although Larissa said she would help cut in the kitchen, she had actually led. In fact, she was in the living room, playing on her prone to pass the time.

“Who knows what those two are doing in the kitchen, she thought to herself.

If she barged in without any warning, she might see them doing something unpleasant.

Larissa was afraid that it would ruin her appetite for dinner.

The attemoon passed quickly, and evening fel.

When all the dishes were ready. Ruby went upstairs to call everyone down for dinner.

As she passed by the living room, she was surprised to see Larissa sitting alone on the couch.

“Larissa?” She stopped in her tracks. “Aren’t you playing poker with Aunt Nancy and the others?”

asked Edmund to take my place,” Larissa said, “I’m not good at poker and lost too much money.”

I see.” Ruby didn’t suspect anything.

Everyone took their seats at the dinner table.

Violet’s expression that

in concern. “Did you lose

and glared

Kevan turned to look at Larissa, hoping to get an answer

into her mouth, seemingly oblivious

cooking is amazing! It tastes better than any fancy restaurant

everyone else was obliged to continue

Only Larissa remained silent.

out to her, saying, “Lar, what do you think of

Larissa said

dishes that Kevan c ocks at home, it didn’t know that Ruby

a moment, but she quickly made up a reasonable excuse. “Kevan gave me some guidance while cooking these dishes. It’s no surprise

turned

that she warted to go home. Rubbing her throbbing head, she said, “I’m not feeing well. I need to go home and have

no one insisted that

got in the car, Violet ordered Kevan with a stem expression on her lace.

could guess the reason

Covenlord. Larl was just