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!”

about right!”

help but

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

Larissa

them had clearly defined

dough, while Larissa

for Aster. Kevan had prepared a small piece of dough for him to play with. It was almost like

room was filled

Larissa’s

the flour off her apron and pulled her phone out of

a call from Lewis, she answered it with delight.

you have a moment? Lewis

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

he was

quickly excused herself from the others and rushed

“What’s up?” she asked.

phone was quite loud, but she could still vaguely hear someone speaking fluently in the

heart leaped with

in her tracks, exclaiming in excitement, “You guys are in

could you come pick us up at the airport? Lewis replied with a hint of

look off her apron, and ran downstairs. “Wait for me! I’m leaving