Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 22

Larissa went to the hospital for a follow-up examination. When she exited the hospital, she stood by the road, waiting for her ride.

The street in front of the hospital was always congested, and most drivers disliked coming to the area.

After struggling to find a ride through her e-hailing app, she was just about to open the passenger door when a figure rushed out suddenly from the corner and jumped into the back seat before she could get in.

“Come here! Hurry! Get in here!” the figure shouted to someone else at the back.

Larissa thought his voice was oddly familiar. Taking two steps back, she looked into the back seat.

It turned out to be her ex-father-in-law, Travis’ dad!

If he was still in Covenford, did that mean her ex-mother-in-law-

Sure enough, not that far away, Janine Hardy was carrying several bags in one hand and holding Amber’s hand in the other. The pair were scrambling in their direction. hurriedly.

Amber’s face was displeased as she complained impatiently, “Slow down! I haven’t completely recovered yet. Don’t you know how much it hurts to run?”

to her profusely. “I’m so sorry! I’m so sorry, dear! Just look at your father-in-law, urging us to hurry and everything. I hadn’t realized I was running because I’d been so anxious. If

scene unfold in front of

indescribable unpleasantness.

speak in such a low and submissive tone. In front

always known that Janine and Dick Hardy had

no reputable background and that

the first time she had returned home with Travis. She’d specifically purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents. hadn’t even given them a second glance before instructing

Chapter 22

in the storeroom.

of them gave her lots of attitude and spoke in sarcastic and ambiguous manners. Whichever way

didn’t stop them from treating her like a

to sweep and mop the floors, prepare their meals, cook, and wash the dishes. Even the fruits

still feel bad for her and volunteer to help her out, only to be pulled away resolutely by

grown man, you shouldn’t be doing house chores! Those are all women’s work! Go away! Go sit

the three of them sat on

tried to suppress the rage she felt for

train ticket in preparation to leave. She’d only agreed to stay after Travis held her for a long

further conflict between her and his parents, he’d especially booked a room for her at