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.

two years ago. She hadn’t

options before finally dialing Dylan’s number.

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 the hospital. It wouldn’t

Dylan’s voice carried a hint of amusement. “Is there anything that I

Hesitantly, she asked, “Is it convenient for come by

you

to

you at the

much over the phone. Vaguely, she replied, “Yeah. I guess. Sort of.

at the hospital very quickly.

vet Kevan was

car had stopped completely, Kevan had already jumped out

door closing, he turned and caught sight of a rapidly disappearing figure

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

men bevaguely recognized.

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

covicus injunes

let out a breath of relief and said. “Let’s go.

hallucinating when she heard his voice until she raised her eac and sew his usual cold and aloof face. It was only

truly here

up quickly. ‘Why

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