Sweet Subterfuge

Because Kevan was eager to see Larissa, he didn’t bother adjusting to the time difference. After a quick shower, he headed straight to the hospital where Lewis was waiting for him at the entrance.

It had been several months since they had last seen each other, but Lewis hadn’t changed much. He still had that serious and business- like demeanor, but his gaze had softened a bit.

They exchanged greetings. Kevan wasted no time in asking, “How’s Larissa doing?”

“She’s recovering well. She can walk on her own now.” Lewis replied.

Larissa received more attentive care than before being in Gary’s territory, leaving her with little to worry about. Naturally, her health was improving day by day, though the only downside was that she had gained some weight due to the lack of exercise. Kevan noticed this the moment he saw her.

Compared to the last time he saw her, she looked healthier and fuller. She was no longer the frail skeletal woman he’d known, Kevan’s heart eased, but at the same time, there was a twinge of bitterness-she could thrive even without him by her side.

As he walked in, she was being assisted by a caretaker, practicing her walking. She was unaware that Kevan was coming and thought it was Gary who opened the door.

she lifted her head and smiled, she locked eyes with a pair of deep

as he took a few strides to her side, gesturing for

arm felt so real that she finally regained her composure. She licked her lips and asked in a

Uncle Gary about something,

see you and Aster. Also, I need to

started to race involuntarily, and her cheeks flushed slightly. She sat down at

saying.

he chose to sit right next to her. His eyes were fixated on her as if he couldn’t get enough of looking at her. These few months were insignificant compared to the six years

under his intense gaze, feeling unsure of where to put her hand and feet. She awkwardly

Gary no longer restricted her from using her phone. She had access to the Internet and was aware of almost everything

“Yeah,” Kevan nodded.