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!” Violet

help but

morning. You must be tired. How about you both go upstairs

with the pies!” Larissa said as she washed her

had clearly defined

and Kevan worked on the dough, while Larissa and Violet

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

the dining room was filled with joy

Larissa’s

apron and pulled her phone out

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

have a moment?

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

was

herself from the

“What’s up?” she asked.

phone was quite loud, but she could still vaguely hear someone

heart leaped with

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

come pick us up at the airport?

her apron, and ran downstairs. “Wait for me!