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!”

reason–being with Milly would not be awkward, at

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

control the ruthless anger he felt. He kept reminding himsell that she was a sick person now and

silently brought the glass

a couple of seconds. Soon, she relaxed–but at the same

was nice. “Do you still want water?” She showed the ful glass in her

with him

shook her head.

drink lots of water when you’re having

sweated so much

ignored everything she said but hummed in agreement hall–heartedly

She also changed the subject. “I just heard that a former colleague from the

today.”

her while she talked about all this. It was like Milly was trying to

She picked up the conversation and waited for

rather obvious. “He’s actually a pretty good guy, and he normally doesn’t talk to other people when working at

in her mind. Urged on by the idea, Larissa asked, “When