Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 398

Five years later, in Bartham, Calder.

spacious backseat sat a woman

Ablack Mercedes was speeding along the highway from the airport to the city center, and in its spac accompanied by a young boy who was approximate y four or five years old.

The woman sported a pixie cut and was dressed in a Chanel suil. Her impeccable makeup and attire exuded an aura of elegance and professionalism.

There was a laptop on her lap. Even while traveling at high speed, she seemed engrossed in her unfinished work.

The young boy next to her was dressed in a preppy style. He wore a white shirt a red bow tie, plaid shorts with suspenders, and a pair of shiny black shoes. The little boy was every inch a young gentleman,

With his nose pressed against the car window, his eyes were wide open as he stared without blinking at the passing scenery.

“Mommy, is this your hometown?” the boy curiously inquired. His voice was as clear as the ingle of silver bells.

Larissa tore her eyes away from the complex reports on her computer screen and revealed a faint smile. Gently, she answered. “Yes.”

The boy exclaimed. “The sky looks much more beautiful than Westonia

Westonia was a city where Larissa had worked after graduating with a master’s degree. It was a famous metropolis filled with towering and mocem skyscrapers. The beautiful blue sky was usually blocked from view, especialy from inside the car.

glanced at the window, but her gaze was

she never thought she would relum

only hope was that she wouldn’t

company in

her laptop and opened the

cut, she

This apartment-

surge

this place turned out to be

had once lived

grasped Larissa’s, causing her to

eyes widened, reflecting his confusion.

a smile. She shook her head, saying, “It’s nothing, Let’s go upstairs.”

in was a distance away from the one they had lived in belote. One was closer to the main entrance, while the other was

meant that the probability of them crossing paths would be significantly low. Larissa felt a sense of rellel wash over her at

sullcases filled with their belongings had been delivered to their apartment

time. Larssa only brought a small

with one hand, she held the little

you hungry?‘ Larissa asked as they entered the