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,

years of traveling around, she never thought she would relum

her only hope was that

arranged by her company in just one hour as

shut her laptop and opened

cut, she froze on

This apartment-

heart raced, and a surge of panic swept over Larissa.

astonishment, this place turned out to be the

where she had once

Larissa’s, causing her to startle and snap back to her

The boy’s eyes widened,

cut a smile. She shook her head,

the apartment they were staying in was a distance away from the one they had lived in belote. One was closer

be significantly low. Larissa felt a

belongings had been

only brought a small

luggage with one hand, she held the little

hungry?‘ Larissa asked as they