Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 95

He seemed to be calling out for someone, and that name was exactly the same as her nickname.

Larissa’s heart rate accelerated.

She clutched her chest and straightened her body. “Don’t overthink. Do not overthink-”

There were so many people in this world that shared the same name as her. Who knew which one of those

people he was calling out for?

As if he were trapped in a nightmare, Kevan’s brows knitted even tighter, his expression becoming increasingly panicked.

“Lari, don’t go!” He almost shouted this with all of his remaining strength, his voice pitiful and desperate.

Larissa had never seen him look so fragile before. Suddenly, she felt a little sad for him as well, her heart

wringing with pain.

Kevan’s arms emerged from below the covers and flailed about the bed. His fingers clenched and unclenched,

as if he were trying to search for something around him.

Instinctively, Larissa reached out.

As soon as Kevan’s hands touched hers, he caught her arm and squeezed it, the mere force of it so strong that

about

breath, stifling the cry of pain that threatened to

His brows relaxed gradually and his breathing changed from his initial shallow pants

headboard and wiped away the sweat on his face

of fear and unease from the unknown dream he was having. but there was also that

The doorbell rang.

must have been the doctor called in by the

his grip, but every time she shifted in the slightest,

tightened.

go-” he

tried a few more times, and she even forcefully tried to pull her arms away, but Kevan only fought harder.

continued ringing–again and again, its frequency

could think of no

an idea flashed past her mind. She leaned closer and

Chapter 95

Even if he was sleeping,

scrunched his nose,

melted into a puddle.

Lari he’d

actions, she must have hurt him very deeply.

just go get the door.

lay unmoving, not saying a

coquettishly seeking his attention. “Be

was told.

lips before letting her go slowly.

change his mind, so she sprinted out of the room immediately.