Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 999

Larissa gave him a comforting hug and whispered, “I’ll go with you to the cemetery on the day after the big family reunion dinner. We’ll bring some ple and visit Roland.”

Kevan closed his eyes and returned the embrace.

It took him a while, but he finally managed to choke out a heartfell “Okay.”

They spent some time outside the restaurant, wrapped up in their own world.

Meanwhile, Anthony and Violet, who had noticed them earlier, wisely chose not to interrupt.

Instead, they exchanged knowing glances and shared a smile.

Once Kevan had regained his composure, Larissa confidently led him into the restaurant. t

“Hello, Mr. and Mrs. Rogers,” she greeted them politely.

However, Kevan had already informed Violet about the true nature of their relationship.

So, Violet playfully teased Larissa. “Still calling us ‘Mr. and Mrs. Rogers, huh?”

Larissa blushed and quickly comected herself, saying, “Sorry! Hello, Mom and Dad!”

right!”

couldn’t help but

go upstairs for a nap? I’ll wake you up when the

you with the pies!” Larissa

of them had clearly defined roles.

on the dough, while Larissa and Violet

Aster. Kevan had prepared a small piece of dough for him to play

room was filled with joy and

through, Larissa’s phone

off her apron and pulled her phone out of her

a call from Lewis, she answered it with delight. “Hey,

you have a

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

he was calling about

quickly excused herself from the

“What’s up?” she asked.

loud, but she could still vaguely hear someone speaking

heart leaped with

tracks, exclaiming in

come pick us up at the airport? Lewis

Immediately, she turned, look off her apron, and