Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 779

“Thank you,” Larissa said.

Hearing this. Kevan frowned.

Aster did not understand what exactly was happening between them. When he saw that Kevan did not say anything, he put his hands on his hips and scolded the man. “Daddy! You must tell Mommy “You’re welcome!”

Kevan stared at Larissa dully before he finally said. “You’re welcome.”

Aster was happy, but Larissa felt a chill run down her spine. She finished the milk, abandoned the glass, and escaped to her bedroom.

“I’m going to bed! You two go to bed too!”

is so old now, why is she

okay if Mommy isn’t good. We

asleep because the milk helped. Still, she was so cold that she woke

thick blanket was still covering her. It had not been kicked off

up, hugging herself m. She tried to get warm like this. Still the bone–chilling cold came in waves,

phone and prepared to go check the thermostat. When she passed by the

heard her too. The sounds of light footsteps could be heard. A lew seconds later, the study door opened.

his sweatshirt, and his expression was stemer than before. Looking past his shoulder, Larissa saw that his laptop was open and turned on. He has to be staying up late to work.

you sleeping?” Kevan

I was going to

confused. “Is the

was surprised. “Aren’t

he asked,

cold that

to feel her forehead. A moment later, he concluded, “The thermostat is