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!”

sounds about right!” Violet responded

couldn’t help

have been cleaning up all morning. You must be tired. How about you both go upstairs for a nap?

I’ll help you with the pies!” Larissa said as she washed her hands

had clearly

the dough, while Larissa and

piece of dough for him to play with. It was almost

the dining room was filled with joy

through, Larissa’s phone

flour off her apron and pulled her phone out

saw it was a call from

have a moment? Lewis

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

he was

from the

“What’s up?” she asked.

but she could still vaguely hear someone speaking

heart leaped with

in her tracks, exclaiming in excitement, “You

some free time, could you come pick us up

her apron, and ran downstairs. “Wait for