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.

the big family reunion dinner with her in–laws as a complete

couldn’t decide whom to

Gary on the current

mind it Lewis and I come

Kevan replied

go to your parent’s house to celebrate the big family reunion dinner together. Gary quickly made

Kevan obediently

thorough cleaning early in

she

room isn’t used regularly. So, it’s a bit plain.” Kevan expressed concem that the two might find it boring. “If there’s anything

“It’s quite nice.”

Gary’s demeanor remained casual

did not find any

but chose to keep her questions to

and Lewis had settled in Kevan respectfully inquired, “Uncle Gary, are you hungry? Would you like to go out for

day before because they

were unable to prepare

given his mother a

know that he and

understood the abrupt change

that Kevan should ensure Gary fell

+15 BONOS

He was thoroughly exhausted.

to move around after enduring a lengthy

he said. “Let’s just