Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 969

Larissa was unable to sleep the entire night because of what she’d seen at the restaurant.

She couldn’t get Marilyn and Allen’s smiles out of her head.

She didn’t know what they meant, but she felt like it had something to do with her.

Early the next day, Larissa received a call from Marilyn.

“Larissa!” Marilyn sounded anxious. “I accidentally broke the bracelet you gave me last night! Do you know if there’s a place where I could get it repaired?”

Larissa calmly told her the seller’s address. “You can just head over. I’ll let them know online.”

“Could you come with me. Larissa? I’ve never bought these types of bracelets before. I don’t know what it’s like to repair them. What if the

owner cons me? Marilyn was worried.

“I don’t know, either.” Larissa wasn’t lying. She had never bought jewelry like this. She just thought that this was a trustworthy shop.

“If you’re worried about it, you can put off the repairs. I’ll ask about it another day and see if there are any reliable jewelers in Westonia.”

me! I want to get it fixed and put it on quickly.” Marilyn didn’t seem willing to take her suggestion.

with

saw Lewis, who had just happened to be walking toward the kitchen.

said instead. “I’ll get myself ready and

ask a question, but

I

I make

you?

and said. “That works

I’m heading out now!” Marilyn hung up in satisfaction.

put her phone down, her face somber.

glanced at her and bit into the sandwich that she’d just made.

“Marilyn,” Larissa replied.

“What are you

I gave her a bracelet. She called me to say

being conned.”

I’m not letting you go.” Lewis looked serious. “Call her right now and say that you’re not

what tricks Marilyn was hiding up her sleeve. However, she

with me.”

He was stunned.

you to commit to your responsibilities.” Larissa smiled. “I know that something’s off about