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.

gone abroad to further her studies two years ago. She hadn’t even been

her options before

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 the hospital. It wouldn’t

a hint of amusement. “Is there anything that I can help

murmured her assent. Hesitantly, she asked, “Is it convenient for come by Victory

you

to

immediately. “Why are you at

phone. Vaguely,

the hospital very quickly.

was even

stopped completely, Kevan had already

the sound of the car door closing, he turned and caught

in a comer of the lobby on the ground floor. Beside her was a

men bevaguely recognized.

the man’s identity. At that moment, his full attention was focused on Larisse.

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of relief and said. “Let’s

was hallucinating when she heard his voice until she raised her eac and sew his

truly here

quickly. ‘Why are

behind him, all the while standing on the tip of her