Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 1000

Larissa had no intention of allowing Gary and Lewis to stay at her house, or ta

rather, Kevan’s house.

The house she was currently sharing with Kevan was spacious enough to accommodate both Gary and Lewis.

However, she was worried that the conflicts between Gary and Kevan might escalate if they were under the same roof.

So, she took Lewis aside and whispered, “Are you seriously planning to stay with us? What if my dad and Kevan get into a fight?”

“You might be overthinking this.” Lewis said, gently tapping her forehead with his fingers.

He then reassured her. “Don’t worry, Gary has come to terms with reality. He’s not as hot–headed as he used to be.”

“Really?” She still had some doubts

“I swear on my life!” he declared.

After some contemplation, she finally agreed.

“Okay, then. But just so you know, we’ll be staying at Kevan’s parents‘ place for the next couple of days.”

She felt tom when she thought about it.

On one hand, her biological family had traveled a long way from abroad to be with her.

had been looking forward to spending the big family reunion dinner with her

decide whom to be

Gary on the current

your parents mind it Lewis and I come

Kevan replied without

your parent’s house to celebrate the

Kevan obediently

cleaning early in the

Larissa felt more confident as she led Gary

regularly. So, it’s a bit plain.” Kevan expressed concem that the two might find it boring. “If there’s anything you’re not

“It’s quite nice.”

Gary’s demeanor remained casual

not find any faults

surprised but chose to keep

settled in Kevan respectfully inquired, “Uncle Gary,

and Larissa had emptied the fridge of all its food the day before

were unable to prepare a

already given

her know that he and Larissa wouldn’t be returning home

understood the abrupt

Gary

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He was thoroughly exhausted.

no desire to move around after

“Let’s