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.

you ever bring this up with me again, I’ll

What she had failed to see back

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

and saw Dick sitting in the back seat of the car, leaning out from the car door and glaring at her viciously.

was the one who called this cab. Please get

“Is your name on

with him. Instead, she called out to the driver directly. “Sir, it was

told Dick, “Sir, I have, in fact, taken

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.

reason.” The cab driver was helpless. “I took the lady’s order. If I fail to bring her to her

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

are you like this?” 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

not getting out. Make me.

Dick’s face. “Do you really think I don’t have the guts to hit an old

quickly stopped him. “Forget it, sir. Forget

Hardy family. She did not want to bring another

down with her.

Out of a sudden, Larissa felt a sharp pain in her back. As she turned around, she saw a large bag flying in her direction. Once again, it hit her

her feet. Unsteadily, she

grandchild! I want you to fucking pay for my grandchild’s