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.

silent until they left the hotel. As the cold wind blew, Larissa shivered,

asked. “Weren’t you on a business trip to Bartham? How come

being for her, and it couldn’t possibly be for this birthday banquet–neither Lucas nor Lana

his eyes dimmed down until it was completely extinguished.

of some matters,” he finally

While she breathed a sigh of relief, she

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 spot even

to the Rolls–Royce, and she made an effort to avert her gaze

to feel uncomfortable,” Kevan leaned against the car root, his expression

to Dylan.”

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

the quest

arm and hugged it tightly, calling out, “Larissa!”