Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 368

The cat had been with Larissa for over a month without any issues. However, it returned with a broken leg after spending only two days with Ruby. Larissa couldn't believe that this had nothing to do with Ruby at all.

Kevan was also clueless. As he saw Larissa's accusing gaze, he felt both sad and slightly angry. After all, Larissa thought that he and Ruby were on the same side. Did she really think he was responsible for all of Ruby's wrongdoings?

"Quit looking at me like that," he said coldly. "I will ask Ruby about the cat and make sure to give you a satisfactory answer."

Larissa clenched her fists. "I hope so."

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The doctor reattached Muffin's leg but didn't allow her to go home. "Let's keep her here for observation for a while. If the owners can't take care of her properly at home, the leg might break again," he said, glancing at Larissa's still-casted injured leg. "I'm sure you understand this very well."

She couldn't bear to leave Muffin behind, so she stayed with Muffin at the hospital for a while before leaving the hospital with Kevan and Dylan. Neither she nor Kevan spoke, and the atmosphere in the car was particularly awkward.

Dylan tried to console her, saying, "The doctor said Muffin's condition isn't severe. Don't worry too much."

Well, she wasn't particularly worried about her cat. Instead, she just couldn't contain her anger.

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Once they returned home, Kevan immediately dialed Ruby's number in front of Larissa.

Ruby paused upon hearing Larissa's voice and then took on a guilty tone as she responded, "I'm sorry, Larissa. I feel terrible about your cat's injury. I know you're upset and angry right now, and if blaming me can make you feel better, I'm willing to accept your baseless accusations."

Her attempt to shift the blame infuriated Larissa. Kevan also defended Ruby, saying, "Larissa, let’s not make unfounded claims. Ruby loves Muffin and wouldn't intentionally harm her."

The way both of them were supporting each other only made Larissa laugh in anger.

"She loves Muffin? Fine, let's say Muffin really did break her leg after jumping from the windowsill. She didn't notice it for a whole day, and she didn't rush Muffin to the hospital in time. Is that what you call love? Kevan, remember how you scolded me when we discovered Cookie was sick last night!"

Kevan recalled his own misdeeds from the previous night after being reminded by her. He knew that Larissa would despise him even more if he continued to lie or deliberately protect Ruby in this situation. So, he simply remained silent and didn't utter another word.