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.

years ago.

before finally dialing Dylan’s number.

was simple. Dylan had mentioned before that his new law firm in Covenford was still in the process of being established and hadn’t officially opened yet. Since he had no new cases to work on at the moment, he was rather free

hint of amusement. “Is there anything that I can

assent. Hesitantly, she asked, “Is it convenient for come by Victory General Hospital right now?

you

to

tone turned serious immediately. “Why are you at the hospital? Are

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

the hospital

vet Kevan was

Dylan’s car had stopped completely, Kevan had already jumped

he turned and caught sight of a rapidly disappearing figure running toward the emergency

found Larissa in a comer of the lobby on the ground floor.

men bevaguely recognized.

moment, his full attention was focused on Larisse. He examined her from head to toe once,

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let out a breath of relief

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

truly here

She stood up quickly. ‘Why are you here?

all the while standing on the tip