Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 28

When Larissa’s shoulder had healed to the point where she could return to work normally at the hotel, two weeks had already passed.

Her colleagues celebrated her return by booking a private room at the most upscale fine–dining restaurant in Covenford. They hung banners, inflated balloons, and even bought her a big cake.

Larissa felt guilty about accepting their grand gesture. As such, she accepted every single toast that came her way-

And…she got drunk again.

Some of the others wanted to send her home, but they didn’t know her address. When asked about her family or friend’s contact number, she could only stare back blankly without saying a word.

“Ah!” Someone raised their hand suddenly. “I have Ms. Seymour’s husband’s contact number! One time, Ms. Seymour’s phone died, and she borrowed mine to give her husband a call. I conveniently saved his number back then!”

“Call him! Call him!” the group urged.

Someone spoke up weakly. “Aren’t Ms. Seymour and her husband…divorced?”

news to many of

for

never realized it! Ms. Seymour is no different

source of

with a series of questions, the person who revealed the news about Larissa’s divorce was

to the hotel and caused a racket. At that time, it was Ms. Seymour herself who revealed that

Ms. Seymour, her husband still

man must be

was

we still give Ms. Seymour’s husband a call?” Amid the chaotic discussion, the person

at each

give it a try? What if Ms.

call connected quickly. Travis asked, “Who is this?”

assistant was pulled over to act as a spokesperson. “Hi, I’m Ms. Seymour’s assistant. Ms. Seymour is drunk now. Could you

to ask, “Have you dialed the wrong number?” but

drunk? He couldn’t

due to her low alcohol tolerance. It was only when they were both at home that she would accompany him for