Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 781

Kevan wished that he did not need to take his hand cut of hers. When his hand was empty again, it fell like he left half of his heart behind behind

100. 100.

Larissa did not stop him this time. She could go without breakfast, but Aster could not.

While Kevan was making breakfast in the kitchen, Larissa got out of bed and went through her morning routine. After that, she grabbed her work things and went to Wendy’s room.

Having been distracted by the father and son last night, Larissa had forgotten that she wanted to focus on her work. Although she was still uncomfortable because of the cold, her fever was gone. But she could not fall asleep again even if she wanted to.

It was better to finish the slideshow instead.

It did not take long for someone to knock on the door. Larissa closed her laptop and stilled it under the blanket with her documents.

“Who is 117 she asked.

Kevan pushed open the door. There was a tray in his hands. “I made chicken soup.” He placed the tray on the bedside table.

Larissa bought online

a little something at

worried that he would find out about her work in secret, so she tried to chase him

“Go to sleep. My fever’s gone. There won’t be any problems.

at her before fixing on the bump next to her. “What is

guiltily pressed her hand on the bump. her eyes looking everywhere

His expression darkened at once when he saw the stack c‘ documents. “You were working?

but she

all her work–related things and

you don’t. I’ll

knew that he would do exactly what he promised. So, she forced herself to eat half the chicken soup and take her cold

“You’re too disobedient,” he said. “I have to watch

should not have

work away, I can’t work even it I wanted to! If you really can’t let this go, let Aster