Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 968

“Why did you want to give me a present so suddenly? Marilyn asked curiously. She held her bracelet with her other hand.

Larissa said honestly, “I’m going back to Caldor next week.”

“What?” Marilyn was shocked. “Are you really going to teach Aldovian?”

“I don’t know. I’ll think about it when I get back.” Larissa smiled and made up an excuse. “I just miss home. I’m all alone here, and without

work, it’s a struggle.”

“That is true.” Marilyn pursed her lips, sobering up. “Will you still come back to Westonia?” she asked.

“We’ll see. If I find a suitable job in Caldor, I might not even come back,” Larissa said.

“Well, what about him?” Marilyn glanced at Allen. There was mischief in her eyes. “What if he’s just waiting for you to turn back?”

explained in exasperation, “There’s nothing between us.”

between you,” Marilyn said, all smiles. It was obvious that she didn’t think

Allen, Larissa was not looking as forward to this dinner

planned to talk with Marilyn more. But Allen would sometimes glance over, and that would make her anxious. After their

to pay the bill.

stepped out of the

called out as if afraid that she wouldn’t hear him.

to stop. She turned and asked, “Is there anything else you need me

have anything going on?” Allen asked. “I’m planning to take Freddy out. Do

together?”

Larissa refused. “Have

Larissa’s hand, not wanting her to leave unless she

want to argue with him. She

Allen, I’m

cloud obscured Allen’s eyes for

regrettably. “Apologies

did not care about him anymore. After saying goodbye to Marilyn, she crossed the road to her car.