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!”

with Milly would not be awkward, at least, and it would not cause her heart

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

the ruthless anger he felt. He kept reminding himsell that she was a

brought the glass with him

minutes later. Milly entered the room. Upon seeing her face, Larissa was stunned for a couple of seconds. Soon, she relaxed–but at the same

Milly’s smile was nice. “Do you still want water?” She showed

with him

Larissa shook her head.

heard that. She nagged her. “Well you need to drink lots of water when you’re having a fever! Think

sweated so much

said but hummed in agreement hall–heartedly at all the

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

today.”

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

the conversation and

rather obvious. “He’s actually a pretty good guy, and he normally doesn’t

lace appeared in her mind.