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

help but

be tired. How about you both go upstairs for a nap? I’ll

you with the pies!” Larissa said as she washed her hands in the

had

and Kevan worked on the dough, while

dough for him to play with. It was almost

room was filled

through, Larissa’s phone

off her apron and pulled her phone out of her

call from Lewis, she answered it with delight.

have a moment?

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

thought he was calling

herself from the

“What’s up?” she asked.

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

heart leaped

in excitement, “You

Since you have some free time, could you come pick us up at

turned, look off her apron, and ran downstairs.