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.

She screamed

away and slapped him on reflex. She shouted so loudly in

but whispered in her ear instead, saying, “I’m sorry.”

the door opened and the lights

“Reuben, Larissa=”

the door, Lana let out a high–pitched

footsteps could be heard, and everyone

Larissa, and she quickly pulled the blanket over herself, curling up into a small ball at the head of the

happened, Lana?” Yvette asked nervously.

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

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

I heard Ms. Seymour calling me. When I opened my eyes, I saw her