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.

hand, she had been looking forward to spending the big

decide whom to be

on

“Will your parents mind it Lewis

Kevan replied without

drop us off at your place first. Tomorrow. Lewis and I will go to your parent’s house to celebrate the big family reunion dinner together.

Kevan obediently

they had already done a thorough cleaning early in the morning and rearranged the

she led Gary and

guest 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 you’re not satisfied

“It’s quite nice.”

Gary’s demeanor remained casual

he did not find

genuinely surprised but chose to

and Lewis had settled in Kevan respectfully inquired, “Uncle Gary, are you hungry?

emptied the fridge of all its food the day before because they were planning to stay

were unable to prepare a meal at

already given

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

understood the abrupt change in

Kevan should ensure Gary

+15 BONOS

He was thoroughly exhausted.

to move

he said. “Let’s just order