Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 23

Larissa’s greatest flaw was her tendency to be overly forgiving.

Travis had gone so far as to say those kinds of things and did all those things for her. If she didn’t agree to get back together with him, she would appear to be too cold-

hearted.

Moreover, in reality, she couldn’t actually bear to be without him.

Later, when she married Travis, they’d bought a house together in Covenford.

His parents had initially suggested that they live together with the two of them, but Travis had refused adamantly.

His parents had blamed her for Travis’ refusal. They thought she had been the one to influence his decision. Their judgment and negative opinions toward her only further increased after that.

Furthermore, as she failed to get pregnant as time passed, Janine brought up her intentions to bring Larissa to a famous naturopathic doctor in their village when they returned home for the New Year. When she refused, the two of them started

convincing Travis to divorce her and marry someone else.

them severely. He’d told them, “If you ever bring this

by his actions. What she had failed to see back then…was that he was already with

harm my daughter-in-law again?” An angry shout

the commotion and saw Dick sitting in the back seat of the car, leaning out from the car door and glaring

was the one who called this cab. Please get out of the

continued acting shamelessly. “Is

him. Instead, she called out to

driver was an honest man. He told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken this lady’s order. You can’t

And why is that?” Dick’s eyes bulged from its socket. His seething features were scary as he slapped the leather seat at the back and spoke, his voice trembling with rage. “I want to ride in this car

was helpless. “I took the lady’s order. If I fail to bring her to her destination, my money and credibility score will be

it is that’s deducted!” Dick twisted his face away, his expression obstinate. “If you don’t take me to where I want to go, I’ll go up to your company and complain. I’ll complain about you until they fire you!” he threatened.

was beginning to show. He got out of the car, went around to the back seat, and pointed at Dick. Are you getting out or not?”

not getting out. Make me. Go on, I

Dick’s face. “Do you really think I don’t have the

stopped him. “Forget it, sir. Forget it!”

family. She did not want

with her.

around, she saw a large bag flying

her

You murdered my grandchild! I want