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,

one’s ears could

her and reminded her, “Be quiet, don’t scare Aster.”

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

her. He sat on a stool close to the bath lub, putting Larissa in his lap, then carefully removing

wore short socks that covered only her toes and heels. Her ankles, which were exposed for the whole day, had already been frozen purple. It was a huge difference

knew that she was in the wrong, so she did

tomorrow. The longest

as he lifted her trouser

walked back home from the train station. Kevan pressed on

speak, Larissa repeated, “I swear

still ignored her. He massaged her calves until her muscles relaxed, only then did he put her

brushed the wrinkles out of his trousers and left the bathroom

in the empty bathroom, surrounded by steam. She felt a strange sense

up, he knocked