Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 821

Thinking of that Larissa felt a little regretful for what she did. She was impulsive in setting them up. So, she didn’t consider whether it was

the right time to do it.

“To express my apology, how about I invite you to my place for dinner tonight? We will be having stew.”

The mark on Marilyn’s cheek had faded without a trace because of the ointment she got from the infirmary. It was Larissa’s chance to tum

the situation around.

“Stew?” Marilyn had not tried Larissa’s cooking before. Recalling her previous experience with Caldorian cuisine, she felt apprehensive. “Is it spicy?

“There are spicy and non–spicy options. You can go for the non–spicy one,” Larissa replied.

Marilyn agreed immediately. “Okay, I’ll be there.”

Since she had a ride, Larissa asked Kevan to not pick her up. She did not mention to Marilyn that Lewis would also be coming. After work, Larissa walked with Marilyn, leaving Lewis behind.

of Larissa’s apartment building. As Larissa and Marilyn got off,

them

Lewis‘ car yesterday, so she recognized his license

as Lewis got out and closed his

a

her head to

noticed the two of them by the roadside.

but soon recovered.

asked Larissa, who replied. “It’s because we ran into you here!”

Marilyn’s arm and pushed her forward. She put on an embarrassed chuckle and said, “I forgot to mention, I invited Mr. Logan Junior as

dryly. “Of course not.” The three of them

opened by Aster. “Mom- He was initially overjoyed when he saw Larissa, but he quickly realized there were two other people behind her. One was his uncle,

not reveal his relationship to Larissa

he did some quick thinking. Since he shouldn’t refer to Larissa as his mommy,

was his uncle either..

formally. “Larissa, Lewis, nice to meet your Both of them were stunned at

to Marilyn, “Larissa, who is this? She’s so pretty!” His sweet words were

Marilyn.

colleague,

welcome to my home.” Aster stretched out his hand and