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.

bed. She screamed in fear as someone pressed themsell upon her and ripped her

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

whispered in her ear instead, saying, “I’m

Larissa could understand what he meant the door opened and the lights were

“Reuben, Larissa=”

the door, Lana let out a high–pitched scream, her eyes wide with shock.

everyone else. The sound of footsteps could be heard, and everyone was gathered outside Reuben’s room.

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

Lana?” Yvette asked nervously. “What’s going

look, she was speechless. All she could do was point at the two

expression dark and slem as he asked Reuben, “Reuben, tell me honestly, what exactly happened

Seymour calling me. When I opened my eyes, I saw her lying on my bed with her clothes barely