Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 26

Kevan had no intentions of chatting further with Lucas. He replied with a simple “Oh, “and said no more.

Lucas was not deterred by his indifference. Quite the contrary, he continued

rambling as he attempted to express his excitement. “I didn’t think I’d actually see you here, Mr. Rogers! You know, you’ve always been my idol!”

Kevan nodded indifferently. “Are we leaving or not?” he asked Larissa.

He turned and started walking in the opposite direction. Larissa followed hurriedly.

Lucas followed the two of them and leaned closer toward Larissa. “Is Mr. Rogers your friend?” he whispered.

Friend? Of course not. But she did say before that her friend would be here to pick her up. She just didn’t know why Dylan had turned into Kevan-

Larissa was faced with a dilemma. She swallowed and nodded lightly.

Lucas‘ eyes sparkled.

case, can you introduce me to Mr. Rogers? I want to be friends with him too!”

cool and elegant silhouette. She hesitated for a long time before she finally replied, “I’ll have to ask Mr. Rogers himself about it.”

behind him for a long time. He stopped and turned around, catching sight of

icy gaze on her face. She looked back and met the flickering

a straight line, and the corners of his mouth were downturned. His face

mood was

entirely clueless about it, so much so that he grinned

you chatting so happily about?”

man, blushed. He lowered his head in bewilderment. Subconsciously,

“No–nothing,” he stammered.

looked at

looking at him anymore. She turned her face

betray his “secret.” He pinched her

on the tip

smiled, though his smile barely

emergency room and spotted Kevan immediately. However, the direction Kevan was walking

you out here?” Dylan

coldly. His shoulders brushed past Dylan

was confused. The questions in his mind were only answered when he saw Larissa and Lucas walking