Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 107
Just now. Officer Sanders seemed visibly displeased.
Larissa couldn’t help feeling uneasy at his expression. Her perceptiveness was probably a workplace hazard developed from
being in the service industry for far too long
However, Dylan didn’t think much of it.
“The people I despise most are those “peacemakers‘ who can’t distinguish right from wrong, especially regarding important
matters.” Dylan said with a cold expression. “Many of my previous clients were victims of domestic violence. These women were
beaten up by their husbands to the point that they needed to be hospitalized. Finally, when they gathered the courage to report it
to the police, most of the time, the police would just try to smooth things over. They would give them excuses, such as they can’t
interfere in private or lamiy matters. Worse, they would advise those women to give their husbands another chance. For the sake
of their work performance and wanting to protect themselves, the police gloss over the violations of the law and focus on evoking
the victim’s sympathy for their abuser. In the end, the police’s task is complete and they can sweep this matter under the rug. On
the other hand, those women who were convinced to forgive their husbands return to their homes only to face more abuse–
sometimes severe enough to cost them their lives. I have often wondered, it all stakeholders were more responsible and strictly
adhered to the law, perhaps there would be far fewer tragedies In this world.”
His words deeply moved Larissa.
She used to believe that most people chose their vocation primarily based on future prospects, or simply but for the money.
She thought that Dylan was like that as well Being a reputable layer, he would be able to earn more money from one major
lawsuit than what an ordinary worker could make over several years.
Through Dylan’s example, this was the first time Larissa personally witnessed the weight of social responsibility.
“Don’t put me on a pedestal Dylan continued, pressured by Larissa’s obvious admiration. “I want to make a change in society,
not because of how selfless I am by nature. I only did this because of some unpleasant incidents that happened in my
childhood.”
When Dylan finished there was a glimmer of sadness in his eyes.
Larissa felt even more ashamed.

Although they had similarly traumatic experiences in their childhoods, she reacted negatively by choosing to protect herself and
never have any children, while Dylan was inspired to help people out of their predicaments.
In comparison, Larissa was humbled after seeing the difference between them.
“Anyway.“Dylan changed the subject, bringing the conversation back to Travis‘ case. “Don’t be afraid of the Hardy family. They
won’t be able to bother you for long.”
He completed the sentence in his mind. “Mr. Rogers will take care of everything for you.”
Just as they arrived at the entrance of the emergency ward, a nurse called Dylan as he had left his phone number with her
before leaving.
“I just went to the ward, and no one was on the bed! The patient must have removed the IV by himself when the IV drip was still
half full” the nurse said anxiously. “Lasked the other nurses, but none of them had seen him. Is he with you?”
“No.” Dylan quickened his pace and gestured for Larissa to follow. “When did he disappear?”
“I have no idea.” The nurse was on the verge of tears. “The emergency ward is always busy. I only got some free Ume to check
on him now. When I came to see if he had woken up, he was nowhere to be found!”