Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 91

“What?” Kevan asked in confusion.

“Your face-” Larissa’s laugh was a little forced.

Kevan immediately understood her meaning and raised his hand to wipe his face.

But when he removed his hand and looked at it, there was nothing there.

“Not there- Larissa leaned forward and brushed away the smudge on his face with two fingers.

Her fingertips were warm against his skin. Even though the interaction lasted less than two seconds, it still. made his body temperature skyrocket.

His blood seemed to have all rushed to his brain, staining the skin above his neck red.

Kevan thanked her again, but his voice was hoarser than it was the first time.

He pulled out two pieces of tissue and handed them to Larissa. “Here, wipe your hands.”

Having said that, he straightened his posture and started the car once more.

Because they’d left so early, they did not encounter any traffic. The journey from the city center to Starry Mountain had only taken them approximately two hours.

Starry Mountain was a highly–rated scenic area in Covenford. In order to preserve its natural surroundings, the area hadn’t been extensively developed. There were no ready–made tar roads, so to reach the summit, they could only hike or take the cable car.

would pick the latter. His goal was to attend an event in Starville

not hike. Plus, the cable car was a more time–efficient way to reach the peak. Yet, he headed

courage to tug at his jacket. “Are we not taking the cable car?” she asked

nothing inside

bring any money,” he told her

neither did Larissa.

for the cable car expressed apologetically. “I’m sorry, we only accept payments

her fate and began hiking

she’d worn a pair of sneakers

always busy with her work and hardly left her house even during her days off, she

Chapter 91

breath, her arms braced on her knees as she stood by the hiking

muscle.

with the same speed as her,

the two of them. When she stopped, he

break?” he asked, his voice steady, as if he didn’t

Larissa nodded.

so parched that she found

there was no place for them

trail with them, so Larissa

standing beside her.

then, a man carrying a few boxes of mineral water

as he ascended.

‘Tired already, missy?”