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?”

and apologized 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 it hurts, we can walk slowly. The

in front of her, Larissa’s

indescribable unpleasantness.

low and submissive tone. In front of her, the entire Hardy family acted as if they were superior to herself.

Dick Hardy had never

family carried no reputable background and that

She’d specifically purchased a bunch of expensive supplements as a gift, but his parents. hadn’t even given them

Chapter 22

the storeroom.

Whichever way she looked at it, they’d never thought she would be able to

thinking that, it still didn’t stop them from treating her like a maid.

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

that time, Travis would still feel bad for her and volunteer to help her out, only

are all women’s work! Go away!

as the three of them sat

rage she

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

between her and his parents, he’d especially booked a room for her at a hotel nearby. Janine had initially planned for her