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.

onto the bed. She screamed in fear

Reuben?!” Larissa pushed away and slapped him on reflex. She shouted so loudly in panic that

but whispered in her ear instead, saying,

understand what he meant the door

“Reuben, Larissa=”

Lana let out a high–pitched

The sound of footsteps could be heard, and everyone

arrived, Reuben had already gotten off Larissa, and she quickly pulled the blanket over herself, curling up into a small ball at the head

Lana?” Yvette asked nervously.

took a look, she was speechless. All she could

expression dark and slem as he asked Reuben, “Reuben, tell

head without looking at Larissa, Reuben replied softly. “I was sleeping when I heard Ms. Seymour calling me. When I opened my eyes, I saw her