Sweet Subterfuge

They returned to the hospital ward. The vibe between them was very different from before.

Kevan had regained some of his past memories. So. Larissa didn’t know how to act around him. He was eager to talk about their past. Yet she couldn’t muster up the courage to do so. That was the topic she wanted to avoid the most.

Covering her mouth. Larissa pretended to yawn. “I’m feeling a bit tired. You can go about your business while I take a nap.” She got into bed and puled the covers up to her chin.

Kevan knew that it was an excuse. So he didn’t want to trouble her further.

He went along with her and replied. “Alright get a good rest.”

Kevan came to Westonia for two purposes. First to visit Larissa and second to discuss how to deal with Cody with Gary.

The latter issue was completely resolved the day before. Thus, the reason he stayed back was to spend more time with Larissa, hoping that it would alleviate his feelings of loneliness while they were apart.

Still it seemed as il Larissa was unwilling to spend time with him after he brought up the past.

Rather than being persistent and annoying her lurther. It would be better for him to be understanding. He had to let her have some space to think about the situation.

had cancried all his work duties for the day. He planned to spend the whole

he called his secretary to

at Kevan’s sudden

the lengthy video conference, Kevan’s secretary messaged him.

Rogers, M. Hermes of the Torqua Corporation is having his son’s wedding next Saturday. The invitation was just delivered to your office today. Mr. Hermes personally called to invite you. Will you be

had been a long time since Kevan heard that name.

years. It was only this year that business improved due to Lucas’s relationship with the

that the Davis family wasn’t

achievements. He didn’t seem like the best choice for a son–in–law. Still, the

own way. Despite her family’s objections, she wouldn’t change her mind. Kevan never

he wasn’t close to the Hermes family, he needed to show his courtesy

Hermes,” his

Dylan called Kevan out of the blue, asking when

“Yes?” Kevan asked.

never waste his money on expensive international calls

I say, her first ex–husband? Dylan asked.