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.

time, Travis had scolded them severely. He’d told them, “If you ever bring this up with me again, I’ll never

she had failed to see

Are you here to harm my daughter-in-law again?” An angry shout jolted her from her

sitting in the back seat of

her thoughts and replied calmly. “Excuse me, I was the one who called this cab. Please get out

Called this cab?” Dick continued acting shamelessly. “Is your name on the car

called out to the driver directly. “Sir, it was my order that you

honest man. He told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken this lady’s order.

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 today!”

order. If I fail to

obstinate. “If you don’t take me to where I want to go, I’ll

The driver’s temper 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

be stubborn. “I’m not getting out. Make me. Go on, I dare you!”

up his sleeves and shook his fists in Dick’s face. “Do you really

quickly stopped him. “Forget it, sir. Forget

She did not

down with

sharp pain in her back. As she turned around, she saw a large bag flying in her direction. Once again, it hit her squarely on the

her off her feet. Unsteadily, she

You murdered my grandchild! I want