Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 669

“Thank you.” Larissa’s voice finally stopped sounding like a torn plece of paper, but it was still hoarse and ugly.

*… You’re welcome.” Kevan gazed at the now empty glass and removed his arm from her back. “I’ll pour more water.”

Larissa clearly hated any physical contact with him. She clearly Iroze up because of his arm around her earlier. But when he removed his arm, her heart felt somewhat empty.

She looked down, putting away all emotions she should not be having, and she muttered, “No need.”

Kevan froze.

Larissa’s quiet voice sounded behind him. “Where’s Milly?” Milly was the nurse who was waiting outside.

Kevan bit his lip and answered honestly. “She’s resting in the living room.”

“Tell her to come in.” Larissa clenched at the corner of the blanket, her head bowed very low. “She will help keep an eye on the drip. You can go back!”

she would rather choose Milly over Kevan. There was no other reason–being with Milly would not be awkward, at least, and it would not cause

that with the way her heart was beating, she would have some kind of new illness after her lever was

nails dug very hard into his palm, only then did he manage to control the ruthless anger he felt. He kept reminding himsell that she was a sick person now and forced down the urge to just lay

the glass

Upon seeing her face, Larissa was stunned for a couple of seconds. Soon, she relaxed–but at

up?” Milly’s smile was nice. “Do you still want water?” She showed the ful glass in her hand–the same glass

with him earlier.

shook her

She nagged her. “Well you need to drink lots

sweated so much

she said but hummed in agreement hall–heartedly at all the

“I

today.”

while she talked about all

and waited for Milly to continue.

became distant suddenly, and her guilt was rather obvious. “He’s actually a pretty good guy, and he normally doesn’t talk to

in her mind. Urged