Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 129

“Yes.” Larissa forced a smile on her face, her voice sounding more airy than before. “I was born and raised in Bartham. Later I got into a university in Covenford, and after graduating. I found a decent job, so I settled down here.”

She skimmed over the past casually, as if those were nothing more than fleeting memories, including her memories with him,

Kevan instantly felt downcast.

“Have you not been in contact with your family all these years? Your sister cald she has been looking for you.” he asked.

Larissa pursed her lips, took a moment to think, and then shook her head.

“Why?” Kevan tell his heart tighten suddenly. Although he somewhat knew the reasons, he still wanted to hear her express them in her own words. However, Larissa remained silent. The two of them fell into a moment of silence, each lost in their own thoughts, creating a strange sense of understanding between them.

the hotel. As the cold wind blew, Larissa shivered, finally fully awake.

“Weren’t you on a business trip to Bartham? How come you’re back?”

believe his excuse earlier about it being for her, and it couldn’t possibly be for this birthday banquet–neither Lucas nor Lana had that much influence.

in his eyes dimmed down until it was completely

care of

as Larissa had expected. While she breathed a sigh of relief, she

Larissa off on his way home. He was still driving the same Maserati as before while his newly bought Rolls–Royce remained parked below their

car next to the Rolls–Royce, and she made an effort to avert her gaze when she got out of the

feel uncomfortable,” Kevan leaned against the car root, his expression indifferent as he looked at her.

car to

won’t force you to accept gifts you don’t want in the future,” he said, leaving unsaid that it also encompassed

inspecting one of the quest rooms, Larissa happened to

arm and hugged it tightly, calling out,