Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 147

Lana was even more worked up than Larissa. “Tm sorry, Mr. Rogers! I had no ideal Hurriedly, she packed the food back into the lunch box.

To remedy the awkward situation, Lana blurted, “Let me treat you to a meal instead! We should go to a restaurant you like and order your

favorite dishes?

Kevan declined politely. “There’s no need for that. I saved you yesterday because your sister was worried about you. If you want to thank someone, you should thank your sister properly.”

Lana’s smile froze on her face. After a few minutes, she regained her composure and winked at Larissa cheekily. “Of course. I definitely have to thank my sister. However, you got involved with those thugs and injured yourself while trying to save me. That’s why I wanted to thank you as well”

Larissa thought to herself, “Injured?” Then, she glanced at Kevan instinctively.

When she arrived at Quinn Bar with the police yesterday, Kevan and Dylan had already subdued that group of thugs. Since she didn’t witness the fight, Larissa assumed that Kevan was unharmed because he showed no signs of pain.

he truly injured? She couldn’t help but wonder agah as she recalled the

really want to thank me Kevan pondered for a moment, then pulled Larissa closer to him. “Let me spend half a

both of

Lana were once

out a strained smile. “Sure, i go

packed up the bag and stood up. Waving goodbye, she walked towards

wiping the tears off her face. Feeling guilty, she wanted to go after Lana, but Kevan pulled her back by the waist

soon as she stood up.

Lana had slammed the

I have to go check on her.” Larissa tried to thee herself

strong. No matter how she tried to pry his fingers apart, he

His calm tone was laced with confusion, “Why do you care if she’s crying or not?”

observation. Touching her face, she asked. “Am I that obvious?

emotions pretty well but Kevan saw through

not,” Kevan spoke honestly, but I can feel it.”