Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 40

Chapter 40

The scream was from the patient in the next bed.

She shrunk into a corner, her voice trembling as she spoke. “Ma–Ma’am, don’t do it!”

Mrs. Hardy knelt on the ground, right in the middle of the spilled hot water.

In her hands was a silver shard from the shattered inner lining of the thermos, its sharpest end pointed toward her own neck.

“If you don’t come with me to see Travis, I will die right here! Right in front of you! I’ll let you feel that guilt for your entire life!” Her bloodshot eyes glared at Larissa, a resolute expression on her face.

Larissa had to admit, at that moment, she was truly afraid.

She had been so afraid that for a brief instant, she forgot how much Mrs. Hardy feared death, how truly manipulative and shameless she was. In her panic, she agreed to the woman’s request.

Travis had already passed the critical period and was transferred from the intensive care unit back to a regular ward in the spinal surgery department.

three patients in one room, but the room Travis was

patients.

Mr. Hardy was sleeping on the

soon as he heard a noise, he moved his neck to glance at the entrance.

Then, he froze.

wrapped in bandages, and his thin face

wasn’t doing well at all.

clear irises. His lips trembled

voice was incredibly hoarse, as if his throat had been scorched by fire and polished

The passion

so gross,” she

the room if it hadn’t been for Mrs. Hardy who was right behind her,

long time, Mrs. Hardy gave her a push, forcing her into the ward.

Hardy followed closely and locked the door behind

you thirsty?” she asked

his eyes still pinned on Larissa.

clutched her backpack and stood against the wall

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