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.”

alright! I get it. Nothing between you,” Marilyn said, all smiles. It was obvious

as forward to this

with Marilyn more. But Allen would sometimes glance over, and that would make her

the waiter over to

out of the restaurant,

afraid

and asked, “Is there anything else you need me

Sunday tomorrow. Do you have anything going on?” Allen asked. “I’m planning

together?”

tomorrow. Sorry about that,” Larissa refused. “Have a blast you two!”

Freddy really wants you to go.” Allen held Larissa’s hand, not

with him. She shook

you. Allen, I’m not

cloud obscured Allen’s eyes for a moment, but he remained calm.

little regrettably.

goodbye to Marilyn, she crossed the road to her