Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 780

Larissa did not sleep well. Previously, she was so cold that she was shivering. Alas, now she was so hot that she kept sweating.

Still, there was a somewhat cold hand that kept holding hers. It gave her strength.

When she woke up, the house was still dark. She stared at the ceiling for a while before she woke up fully. As usual, she rolled over to get her phone. But a strong grip pulled her back the moment she moved.

Larissa hissed before getting a good look at what it was. Only then did she notice the dark figure hall–lying on the bed. Even though she could not see the person’s face, she knew it was Kevan,

He was sleeping with one arm pillowing his head. He was sitting on the floor in a twisted position so that he could stretch out his legs.

Her heart aching for him, Larissa pushed him using their joined hands. “Wake up!”

not sleep very deeply. He woke up the moment she called him. “You’re awake?” He sat up. His voice was

waiting for Larissa to speak

got up from the floor. “Do

shook her head. “No.”

the thick curtain aside a

her eyes, before using her saliva to wet her throat. She asked anxiously, “What time is it? Has Aster gone to school

the brightness outside, it must be quite late into the

came back, picked up her phone, and turned the screen on. “It’s almost 10 am. Aster did

the study now.”

Kevan watched her the whole night. He helped her change the cooling pads twice, so

Larissa’s health, Kevan did not dare to leave Larissa alone at home. So, he called the kindergarten teacher to apply for a one–day

too. He said to let you rest at home.” The truth was, Lewis‘ first reaction was to come see Larissa at once, but Kevan refused. If Lewis came, Gary would come too.

stay here. Kevan would never let himself end up in a position like

brightness. She rubbed her aching