Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 494

Larissa thought she was seeing things when she saw Kevan through the peephole of the door. She wondered why was the here instead of at Roland’s funeral service. She opened the door with confusion and asked after sling up Kevan from head to toe, “Do you need

something?”

He appeared unusually calm, and there was not a hint of sadness in his deep–sel eyes, as if he was unaffected by the passing of his grandfather.

She was about to give him her condolences, but she swallowed back her words since there was no need for them in his case.

“My mom said you went to the funeral” Kevan watched her carefully. She looked normal, not as heartbroken or lost as Aster had described, which put his mind at ease.

Larissa hummed in acknowledgment and waited for him to continue.

“A lot was going on at the time, so my mom didn’t have time to see you off. She’s very sorry about it.” He couldn’t sell Aster out so he made up an excuse, and continued, “I’m here to thank you and apologize on behalf of her.”

being too

“As long

fell into an awkward silence, and locked eyes for a moment before Larissa asked. “Are

and hoarse voice. “I don’t feel much.

grandfather was a complete stranger to him. Larissa was at a loss for words. Words

were inappropriate in

now?” she tried to change

was quite reluctant to go. He would only be subjected to the scrutiny of the Rogers family and he had to constantly keep his guard up to avoid exposing his flaws. I

him out. Right

I won’t go.” He forced a bitter smile. 1 don’t feel a sense of belonging

made Larissa feel extremely uncomfortable. He was not a bad person, hence he

reputation.

play with Aster for a while. He wants to play a game, but I’m not very good at it.” She pursed her lips and lifted her

meet

excuse he could use to stay, so naturally, he agreed in a heartbeat when she made this offer. “Of

course, no problem,”