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.

ended early today?” she asked. As she lifted her head and smiled, she locked eyes with a

to her side, gesturing for the caregiver

of his touch on her arm felt so real that she finally regained her composure. She licked her lips and asked in a slightly uneasy manner. “Why

Uncle Gary

you and Aster. Also, I need to

and her cheeks flushed slightly. She sat down at the edge

before saying. “Take

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 without her, but his yearning

hand and feet. She awkwardly smoothed out her hair

using her phone. She had access to the Internet and was aware of almost everything

“Yeah,” Kevan nodded.