Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 891

Larissa had slept the entire aftemoon. So, she didn’t feel the slightest bit tired now.

Moreover, she had something on her mind.

She preferred to go to the hospital and be by Wendy’s side. She did not want to toss and turn in bed.

*She might wake up during the night. I want her to open her eyes and see a familiar face beside her.”

She had been hospitalized on numerous occasions; she understood all too well the loneliness of lying in a hospital bed with no family or riends around.

She thought of all the recent stress Wendy had been through. She was worried Wendy might gradually crumble in the overwhelming solitude.

Kevan realized he couldn’t sway her, so he didn’t push the issue. “Okay. Finish up your meal first.”

She hadn’t eaten dinner and had only nibbled on some chicken in the afternoon.

Since she might spend the night at the hospital he was concerned about her well–being.

“Alright.”

considerable effort to force down the food he

had become inedible after falling on the

have been able to finish it.

in happened to

close to Larissa’s apartment.

occupied a private room. There was a fold–out bed set up

moment, the caretaker

sound of the door opening, she woke up

a wide smile upon seeing Kevan and inquired,

don’t need to stay here tonight. I’ll ensure you’re compensated. Just

tone. “Why? Did I do something to disappoint you? Mr. Rogers, if there’s anything I can

me know,”

as other employers, so she understandably didn’t want to lose this opportunity.

Larissa, saying, “My wife wants to stay here and take care of Ms. Simmons. You can come back tomorrow

edge, finally settled

swiftly packed her belongings. “Alright, Mr. Rogers, if you need anything, don’t

Kevan rearranged the fold–out bed. “Do you need fresh sheets and a blanket?”

replied. Her mind was too preoccupied with Wendy to