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.

window, but her

never thought

didn’t know how long she woud be staying this time, her only hope was that she

company in just one hour as there wasn’t any

laptop and opened

she froze on

This apartment-

a surge of

her astonishment, this place turned out to

once

tiny nand teathed out and grasped Larissa’s, causing her to

The boy’s eyes widened, reflecting

She shook her head, saying, “It’s

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

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

sullcases filled with their belongings had been delivered to their apartment a few days

only brought a small carry–on,

held the little boy in her other

are you hungry?‘ Larissa asked as