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.

introduce me to Mr. Rogers? I want to be friends with him too!” He

time before she finally replied, “I’ll have to ask Mr. Rogers himself

footsteps behind him for a long time. He stopped and turned around, catching sight of Larissa and Lucas‘ joined

an icy gaze on her face. She looked back and

the corners of his mouth were downturned. His face was completely

thought that Kevan’s mood was not very pleasant

Lucas seemed to be entirely clueless about it, so much so that he grinned at Kevan, showing

his eyes. “What are you chatting so happily

grown man, blushed. He lowered his head in bewilderment. Subconsciously, he squeezed Larissa’s hands even

“No–nothing,” he stammered.

looked at Larissa.

that Larissa couldn’t bear looking at him anymore. She turned

that she would betray his “secret.”

the tip of

though his smile barely reached his eyes.

room and spotted Kevan immediately. However, the direction Kevan

out here?” Dylan asked. “Where’s

shoulders brushed

only answered when he saw Larissa and Lucas walking toward