Chapter 394
Sweet Subterfuge
Chapter 394
Larissa failed to escace because Wendy held her still and quickly pulled her into a chair opposite Barbara. A small round table separated them, adored only by a candelabra bearing a lit candle and a thick stack of tarot cards, âThis is my best friend. Larissa.â Wendy made the introductions.
âNice to meet you, Larissa,â said Barbara faintly.
Every time she spoke, a chill would go through Larissa, âHi,â said Larissa while forcing a smile.
Barbara picked up the tarot cards. In the dim candlelight, Larissa saw that Barbaraâs hands were completely tattooed in weird pictures or to be more accurate, symbols
*What would you like to ask?â asked Barbara, Wendy answered in Larissaâs stead. âShe came here from Caldor recently, wanting to forget the past and start a new life. Can you help predict if her new lile will go smoothly?â
âOkay.â Barbara nodded and spread the tarot cards across the table, gesturing for Larissa to pick out five cards.
Larissa didnât believe in the divine at all Her sole focus was on complying as quickly as possible in order to make her exit. She picked out five cards randomly.
Barbara placed the five cards in the shape of an âXâ and turned the first card over.
âOh, the magician in reverse! Barbara covered her mouth exaggeratedly and looked at Larissa worriedly. âMy dear, it seems like youâve made a wrong decision recently.â
The word ârecentlyâ was a very vague indicator. It could refer to a minute ago, an hour ago, or even a month ago. Moreover, everyone would inevitably make countless wrong decisions in their lifetime.
Larissa controlled herself and did not give Barbara any reaction.
However, Wendy gripped Larissaâs shoulder with a worried expression. Barbara started interpreting the second card. âAn upright wheel of fortune. You must currently be at the lowest point in your life. You might not be able to accept this, but my dear, this is the best opportunity for you to grow. The things youâre going through in terms of your relationship are breaking you down, but you never lost your trust and passion in love. Although a bumpy road lies ahead, you will see the light at the end of the tunnel you donât give up.â
Everything she said resonated with Larissaâs current situation, except the âyou never lost your trust and passion in loveâ part. Because of that part, Larissa tell that everything else she had predicted was just a wild guess. Barbara moved on to the third card. âThe hanged man in reverse. Your previous relationship ended because you ran away. You think youâre making a sacrifice for the other personâs sake, but in reality, that type of sacrifice is meaningless. Combining this card and the wheel of fortune. I think youâre still in love with that man.â
Larissaâs heart gave a wild thump, and she denied it instinctively. âIâm not.â
Barbara gave an unfathomable smile and said. âMy dear Larissa, please lace what your heart truly feels. My tarot cards donât lie.â She turned the fourth card over, which was an upright star card. Barbara covered her mouth again, but her expression was one of surprise.