Larissa soon found a new home and moved out of Kevan's house. Although Dylan had informed her that the house she was living in had been one of the properties Kevan had granted her in the divorce settlement, she felt no attachment to it. She packed her belongings and left without looking back.

The news of Ruby's pregnancy with Kevan's child spread rapidly within the Rogers' circle. Meanwhile, Edmund began frequenting Larissa's office. He would send her flowers, gifts and ask her on dates, employing various tactics to pursue her. However, Larissa remained interested.

In the end, feeling overwhelmed by the situation, she handed in her resignation letter. However, this decision wasn't something she had just thought of. She had always disliked Bartham. It felt like this city had been a backdrop for all her lowest moments in life, and it seemed to conspire against her at every turn.

Larissa knew she would never be transferred back to Covenford. The only way to leave this place was via a