Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 231

Chapter 231
The moment it was noon, Larissa received Dylan’s call. He was already waiting for her in Regal Dynasty’s cafe with Mr. Sharpe, and with them was an important witness, Maria Durham. Because there was no challenge as to how this case would end, they were all pretty relaxed.
Mr. Sharpe only emphasized a couple of points that Larissa and Maria needed to be clear on during their testimony. When they expressed their understanding, he did not say more.
Maria, however, excitedly chatted with Larissa.
“Larissa, you and Kevan are such lucky stars! After my husband and I went to visit you in the hospital, my husband got a salary increment within two days! And it’s twice the original amount! The boss said it was a commendation for his many years of effort in the company and even said that his performance warranted a better post. But since he prefers his current post, he doesn’t have to move. But when he does? He can get promoted whenever he wants! Moreover, if his team designs better work in the future, his salary will increase even further!
Larissa was genumely happy for her, but she disagreed with Maria’s talk of being “lucky stars” Even if they were, it should only be Kevan who was one. She had nothing to do with it.
What Maria did not know-and could not know-was that all of this was arranged by Kevan.
“Congratulations to you both.” Larissa smiled. “Now that Jacob’s gotten a salary increment, shouldn’t you be considering having children now?”
Upon hearing her mention children, Maria’s eyes became brighter, and her smile deepened Lowering her head, Maria gently caressed her stomach with her right hand. “Actually… Well. technically, I’m not supposed to say it, but I really want to share this good news with you I’m pregnant. It’s close to a month already.”
Larissa’s mouth fell open as her gaze moved to Maria’s stomach.
That’s a cause for double celebration!” She could not help but complain to Maria, “Why didn’t you. tell me earlier? I didn’t even prepare any gifts for the baby!’
“Aw nah, it’s still early!” Maria smacked her playfully. “You can still prepare for it when the baby is born. Speaking of which-” Marta’s eyes darted around for a bit. “You and Kevan aren’t getting any younger, right? When do you plan to have kids?”
Her question was too “harsh, causing Larissa to nearly choke on her own spit.
Dylan also casually went along with it. “Yeah, Larissa, when will you have a child with Kevan?”
Rolling her eyes at him, Larissa replied to Maria, “It’s still early.”
Many people were still unable to accept couples not having babies. Larissa had no intention of announcing this anywhere. Besides, she and Kevan… would never have children. It was impossible.
“What on earth are you talking about!” Maria turned into a nagging busybody at once. “It’s not like you don’t have the financial means to have children! Quickly give birth to as many as you can while you’re still young! That way, your body can recover quickly, and your parents can help you raise them! Look at me now. My mom and his mom have all kinds of illnesses the older they get.
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Once this child is born, we’ll be the only ones who can raise him I bet that before the kid attends pre-school, I’ll have to be a full-time housewife at home “She sighed as she spoke.
Hearing her long speech, Larissa only felt more resolute in maintaining her decision not to have children.
Raising children was truly a huge commitment. For someone like her who disliked trouble it was better to avoid it if she could.
Maria only stopped after the dishes were served.
Larissa breathed a sigh of relief and quickly passed her a glass of water.
When Elliot was escorted out by the prison officers, Larissa could hardly believe that it was him.
It had only been a month or so, and he could not be more different from the time he chased after
her with a broomstick to beat her with
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