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 cold

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

believe his excuse earlier about it being for her, and it couldn’t possibly be for this birthday banquet–neither Lucas nor

her the light in his eyes dimmed

of some matters,” he finally answered

as Larissa had expected. While she breathed a sigh of relief, she couldn’t help but feel a slight tinge of disappointment.

Maserati as before while his newly bought Rolls–Royce remained

always felt guilt–ridden whenever she passed by, especially tonight. Kevan parked the car next to the Rolls–Royce,

car root, his expression indifferent as he looked at her.

to Dylan.”

want in the future,”

quest rooms, Larissa happened to

and hugged it