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.

Simmons, had gone abroad to further her studies two years ago. She hadn’t even been able to make it back

options before finally dialing Dylan’s

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 be too much

a hint of amusement. “Is

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

you

to

you at the

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

arved at the hospital

vet Kevan was even quicker.

completely, Kevan had already

the sound of the car door closing, he turned and caught sight of a rapidly disappearing

a comer of the lobby on the ground floor.

men bevaguely recognized.

to ponder the man’s identity. At that moment, his full attention was focused on Larisse. He examined her from head to

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

and sew his usual cold and aloof face.

truly here

quickly. ‘Why are you here?

all the while standing on the tip of