Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 398

Five years later, in Bartham, Calder.

spacious backseat sat a woman

Ablack Mercedes was speeding along the highway from the airport to the city center, and in its spac accompanied by a young boy who was approximate y four or five years old.

The woman sported a pixie cut and was dressed in a Chanel suil. Her impeccable makeup and attire exuded an aura of elegance and professionalism.

There was a laptop on her lap. Even while traveling at high speed, she seemed engrossed in her unfinished work.

The young boy next to her was dressed in a preppy style. He wore a white shirt a red bow tie, plaid shorts with suspenders, and a pair of shiny black shoes. The little boy was every inch a young gentleman,

With his nose pressed against the car window, his eyes were wide open as he stared without blinking at the passing scenery.

“Mommy, is this your hometown?” the boy curiously inquired. His voice was as clear as the ingle of silver bells.

Larissa tore her eyes away from the complex reports on her computer screen and revealed a faint smile. Gently, she answered. “Yes.”

sky looks much more

degree. It was a famous metropolis filled with towering and mocem skyscrapers. The beautiful blue sky was usually blocked from view, especialy from inside the car.

right.” Larissa glanced at the window, but

years of traveling around, she never thought she would relum to

Lanssa didn’t know how long she woud be staying this time, her only hope was that she wouldn’t get involved with those people from

the accommodation arranged by her company in just one

her laptop and opened the car door.

got cut, she

This apartment-

a surge of

her astonishment, this place turned out

she had once lived with

out and grasped Larissa’s, causing her to startle and snap back to her senses.

The boy’s eyes widened, reflecting his confusion.

She shook her

from the one they had lived in belote. One was closer to the main entrance, while

significantly low. Larissa felt a sense of rellel wash over her at that thought

belongings had been delivered to their apartment a few days

time. Larssa only brought a small carry–on,

hand, she held the little boy