Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 135

That was why Larissa was very worried about Lana, fearing that she would face the same predicament. She knew better than to venture into such places alone, as not only would she be unable to protect Lana effectively, but she might also become entangled in trouble herself. However, she couldn’t tell Lucas, so she had no choice but to ask for Dylan’s help.

Dylan stopped his car outside the building and rolled down the window. “Sit in the back” he instructed. Larissa, puzzled by the request. nodded and opened the rear door nonetheless. To her surprise, someone was already inside. The dim lighting cast a soft glow, lending a warm aura to Kevan’s face. The collar of his brown jacket was pulled up to his chin, obscuring a quarter of his face, and his eyes looked. brighter than usual in the dark.

still in danger, she cast all her other thoughts aside and quickly climbed into the car. “Sorry

yawn. He offered an awkward smile before changing the subject.” But, since when did you have a little sister?”

complex family background within the limited time available. Thus, she opted for a simplified clarification. “She lives in Bartham and is here to visit her

a note of disapproval towards Lana in Dylan’s tone.”

top speed and arrived at Lido Street in less than thirty minutes. The whole time,

drunkards on the way. Groups of men and women were loudly congregating, their revelry filling the air. Unfortunate scenes of people vomiting against the walls, with their disgusting vomit splattering onto the ground, became an all–too- common sight.

weren’t for

think about how you’ll make it up to me once this is over,” Kevan said