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.

left the hotel. As the cold wind blew, Larissa shivered, finally

a business trip to Bartham?

his excuse earlier about it being for her, and it couldn’t possibly be for this birthday

light in his eyes

back to take care of

of relief, she couldn’t help but feel a slight tinge of disappointment.

on his way home. He was still driving the same Maserati as before while his newly bought Rolls–Royce remained parked below their house, not having moved from its

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

uncomfortable,” Kevan leaned against the car root, his

car to

accept gifts you don’t want in the future,” he

of the quest rooms, Larissa happened to run into

hugged it tightly, calling out, “Larissa!”