Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 25

“I’m fine,” Larissa said.

“But your shoulder-” He glanced at her swollen right shoulder.

“I injured my shoulder about a week ago. My shoulder was refractured because I’d been hit by a bag, not because of you or your car,” she explained.

The man’s expression did not relax. “Did the doctor prescribe any medication for you? I can go get it for you.”

Larissa shook her head.

“So, can you walk? Do you need me to help you? It’s so congested outside right now, trying to call a cab won’t be an easy feat. How about I send you home.”

His eagerness made her wary. “It’s fine,” she repeated, searching for another excuse. “I’ll call my friend to come and get me.”

Sensing the distance and resistance in her tone, the man defended himself hurriedly. “Don’t get me wrong, I have no intentions of taking advantage of you or anything like that! I’m just worried about you getting home alone in your condition. If you don’t want me to send you home, I’ll wait here with you until your friend arrives.”

Larissa cursed silently. She had no friends who could pick her up right there and

then.

had gone abroad to further her studies two years ago.

her options before finally

and hadn’t officially opened yet. Since he had no new cases to work on at the moment, he was rather free every day. Moreover, the Covenford branch of Microworks Corporation was just two streets away from

Seymour.” Dylan’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “Is there anything that I can help you with?”

asked, “Is it convenient for come by Victory General Hospital right

you

to

you at the hospital? Are

to explain too much over the phone. Vaguely, she replied, “Yeah.

arved at the hospital

was even quicker.

had stopped completely, Kevan had

heard the sound of the car door closing, he turned and caught sight of a rapidly disappearing figure running toward the emergency

Larissa in a comer of the lobby on the ground

men bevaguely recognized.

man’s identity. At that moment, his full attention was focused on Larisse. He examined her from head to toe once, but he didn’t see

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breath of relief and said. “Let’s go.

sew his usual

truly here

up quickly. ‘Why

the while standing on the tip of