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.

up in front of Larissa’s apartment building. As Larissa and Marilyn got off, a white BMW

them

car yesterday, so she recognized his

out and closed his car

a

behind Larissa and lowered her

he noticed the two of them by the roadside. When his gaze fell on Marilyn, he was

but soon recovered.

go up?” he asked Larissa, who replied. “It’s because we ran into

dragged Marilyn’s arm and pushed her forward. She put on an embarrassed chuckle and said, “I forgot to mention,

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

when he saw Larissa, but he quickly realized there were two other people behind

and Wendy had taught him to not reveal

some quick thinking. Since he shouldn’t refer to Larissa as his mommy, then he should not mention that

his

to

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

Marilyn.

introduced herself, “I’m Larissa’s colleague, so

stretched out his hand and Marilyn shook