Although Larissa said she would help out in the kitchen, she had actually lied. In fact, she was in the living room, playing on her phone to pass the time.

"Who knows what those two are doing in the kitchen," she thought to herself.

If she barged in without any warning, she might see them doing something unpleasant.

Larissa was afraid that it would ruin her appetite for dinner.

The afternoon passed quickly, and evening fell.

When all the dishes were ready, Ruby went upstairs to call everyone down for dinner.

As she passed by the living room, she was surprised to see Larissa sitting alone on the couch.

"Larissa?" She stopped in her tracks. "Aren't you playing poker with Aunt Nancy and the others?"

"I asked Edmund to take my place," Larissa said, "I'm not good at poker and lost too much money."

"I see." Ruby didn't suspect anything.

Everyone took their seats at the dinner table.

It was evident from Violet's expression that she was in a bad mood.

Even Anthony, who was