Chapter 310
Sweet Subterfuge
Thanks to Ruby, Larissaâs vacation was extended indefinitely. Fortunately, Kevan never brought Ruby back again.
Larissa did not like sitting idle. Being cooped up at home at day, she had nothing to de except watch TV and play with her phone, which made her extremely restless.
Thankfully, Welet was kind enough to bring Larissa downstairs for a walk occasionally when the weather allowed it instead of allowing her to suffocate at home.
On a particular day. Violet took her to the park downstars after lunch. The park was filled with elderly people who had taken their children out for some test air. There was hardly anyone Larissaâs age.
As they cher ran into each other Violet had become acquainted with them and would chat with them when they sat together.
âIs she your daughter?â asked a woman next to Violet pointing at Larissa.
Grinning. Violet answered, âSheâs my daughterâinâlaw, as dear to me as my daughter,â
Her words brought Larissa more warmth than the sunlight did.
âOh. I see,â the woman said, nodding as she continued to make small talk with Violet.
Ten minutes later, a little girl in a pink jacket rushed over to the woman, panting heavily and shouting, âGrandma, Iâm thirsty!â
The women quickly opened a thermos and handed it to her, reminding her. âItâs still hat, drink slowly!â
After drinking the water, the little girl rushed off, swift as the wind, retuming to her friends to climb a structure in the center of the park.
The woman kept a close eye on her until she safely reached the top, then she put the thermos back in her bag.
Violet asked. âYouâre taking care of her?â
The woman âeplied. âYes, her parents are very busy and often have to travel out of town. They hardly have time to take care of the child. Although we hired a nanny at home, you know, recently there have been news reports about rannies abusing children! So. I must take care of her. However, since sheâs mostly at preschool from Monday to Friday where teachers would look after her, itâs only on weekends that I get a litte tired.â
âOh, I see.â Violet nodded her head, looking at the children playing and trollicking not far away, full of my and longing. âIt must be fun with a child at home,right?â
âOh my goodness! The woman made a bitter face and waved her hand. âItâs too rowdy! Let me tell you, this one in our family has boundless energy. She wreaks havoc at home all day long! If her parents arent at home, she can play until 11 or 12 pm before going to sleep! really canât control her! But â
She looked at her granddaughter who was playing with a gare full of adoration. âWhen she goes to kindergarten on weekdays, something feels missing at home. I feel particularly uneasy.â 1 1see.âViolet pursed her lips, sneakily glancing at Larissa without saying a word.
Noticing that, the woman asked. âYour son and daughterâinâlaw havenât had a child yet?â
âThatâs right violet smiled. âThey just got maried, itâs not time for them to have a child yel.â
âSeize the opportunity! The woman palted Larissaâs shoulder, speaking earnestly. âWhile youâre still young, have a child as soon as possible, young lady! Youâre in good health now, so the recovery will be short and youâll suffer less. Unmantled and chudless women tend to face more discrimination they face in the workplace the older they gel. Once youâre manied and have children, itll be easier for you to find a job in the future,â
Her words made sense. They were much more acceptable to Larissa than the way Travisâ parents pressured her to have a child for the sake of continuing the family line.
Alas, she had already made up her mind long ago Smiling shyly, she remained quiet After a little while. Violet asked Larissa, âShall we go back?â
Larissa nodded. âSure,â
On the way back, Violet was silent, completely different from before.
Once they entered the house. Larissa asked. âMom, whatâs wrong with you?â
Violet had a conflicted expression on her face.