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.

told them, “If you

failed to see back then…was that he

you here to harm

looked toward the source of the commotion and saw Dick sitting in the back seat of the car, leaning out from the car door and glaring at her

the one who called this cab. Please get

this cab?” Dick continued acting shamelessly. “Is your name

no way she could reason with him. Instead, she called out to the driver directly. “Sir, it was my order

Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken this lady’s order. You can’t

yeah? 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

please listen to reason.” The cab driver was helpless. “I took the lady’s order. If I fail to bring her to her destination, my money and credibility

care about whatever 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.

He got out of the car, went around to the back seat, and pointed

getting out. Make me. Go

up his sleeves and shook his fists in Dick’s face. “Do you really think I don’t have

“Forget it, sir. Forget

family. She did not want to

down with her.

her back. As she turned around, she saw a large bag flying in her

her off her feet.

You murdered my grandchild! I want you to fucking pay