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!”

was no other reason–being with Milly would not

heart was beating, she would have some kind of

kept reminding himsell that she was a sick person now and forced down the urge to just lay

silently brought the glass

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

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

him earlier.

Larissa shook her

need to drink lots of water when you’re having a

sweated so much

everything she said but hummed in agreement hall–heartedly at

also changed the subject. “I just heard that a former colleague from the hospital has been fired

today.”

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

picked up the conversation and waited for Milly to continue.

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

the word “morgue,” a lace appeared in her mind. Urged