Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 778

Larissa’s body jalted. She backed away automatically. Out just as she had taken a step, her back was pressed up against the wet door. and her shirt was immediately drenched. The cotton fabric stuck to her skin, and it became transparent.

Kevan walked closer to her. His lace became clearer in the steam.

Larissa was like a mouse that was caught by a cal. She trembled in the comer. “Dont–don’t come here,” she warned him inellectively. My ankle is fine, I don’t need your help.”

Kevan watched her. Then, he held out his hand to her. “Come.” His voice was very light, but there was a threatening tone to it.

Larissa’s hand was already on the door handle. Her brain was calculating the chances of successfully escaping.

Kevan took one step forward and had her in his arms in a bridal carry before she could open the door,

screamed so loudly that one’s ears could have exploded.

reminded her, “Be

covered her mouth. “Put me down!” she hissed into his ear.

a stool close to the bath lub, putting Larissa in his lap, then

which were exposed for the whole day, had already been frozen purple. It was a huge

could see his ur happiness through her eyelashes. She knew that she was in the wrong, so she did not move anymore. She was scared that she would make him angry

The longest type of snow boots she automatically

still said nothing as he lifted

had worn heels for the whole day, not to mention having walked back home from the train station. Kevan pressed on her flesh, and her calves did not

swear I’ll wear snow boots tomorrow! I’m

muscles relaxed,

a 30–minute bath, then come out.” He stood up and brushed the wrinkles out of his trousers and left the bathroom

surrounded by steam. She felt a strange sense

timing Larissa. The moment 30 minutes was up, he knocked on the bathroom door.