Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 209

The atmosphere in the living room became even more awkward upon Larissa’s arrival. Nevertheless, it was slightly better as they had a conversation topic now instead of staring silently at each other like before.

Larissa looked around and noticed that everyone was present, except for Reuben, but she didn’t ask about him.

When it was finally time for lunch, Yvette instructed Larissa, “Larissa, Reuben isn’t feeling well so he’s resting in his room. Please call him down for lunch.”

“Alright” she said. She went straight upstairs without questioning anything.

Reuben’s door was shut tightly. After she knocked twice, a muffled voice came from inside. “Come in.”

Larissa pushed the door open, revealing a dark room with the lights off and the curtains drawn.

adjust to the darkness, she was yanked onto the bed. She screamed in

him on reflex. She shouted so loudly

stop, but whispered in her ear

could understand what he meant the door opened and the lights were turned on.

“Reuben, Larissa=”

a high–pitched scream,

sound of footsteps could be heard, and everyone was gathered outside

Larissa, and she quickly pulled the blanket over herself, curling

Yvette asked nervously. “What’s

was speechless. All she could do was point

way through the throng, his expression dark and slem as he asked

sleeping when I heard Ms. Seymour calling me. When I opened my eyes, I