Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 935

Kevan’s heart thumped violently in his chest.

He took a step forward and embraced her. Burying his face in her shoulder, he said in a hoarse and muffled voice, “Lari.”

Kevan had so many things he wanted to say to her, but he was afraid that expressing his true emotions would scare her away.

In the end, he half–threatened her jokingly. “You can never escape from me for the rest of your life.”

Larissa hadn’t even considered running away. She hugged him hack tightly.

Before Larissa could tease him about it she caught sight of Kevan’s parents and Aster out of the comer of her eye.

They were watching them eagerly through the window with expressions of interest on their faces.

Startled, Larissa a pushed Kevan away. In her haste, she bumped into his arm.

look a sharp breath and a look

three of them for spying. She rushed

asked, scanning his arm for

Kevan brought her to the other side of the house. A

and said with an aggrieved expression, “When I came over in the morning, I ran into Aunt Maria causing trouble here. I got

heart racing, Larissa grabbed Kevan’s hand and bombarded him with questions, “Where did she hurt you? Is it serious? Have you treated the

covered the wound on his arm. He pointed vaguely, indicating a rough area on his arm.

Aunt Maria should be in the detention center by now. Don’t worry,

your injury.” Larissa was not in a mood

completely trust him when he glossed over things like

object and agreed,

send Maria to prison. The other reason

to discover his injury before going to bed and comfort him. Despite the timing being

results would be the same anyway.

spying trio were all seated on the sola.

his tea, while Violet held a plate of fruit and fed Aster. On

watching