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!”

help

must be tired. How about you both go upstairs for

okay. I’ll help you with the pies!” Larissa said

them had

the dough, while

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

the dining room was filled with joy

through, Larissa’s

off her apron and pulled her phone out of

saw it was a call from Lewis, she answered it with

you have a

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

he was calling about

excused herself from the others and rushed

“What’s up?” she asked.

background noise on the phone was quite loud, but she could still vaguely hear someone speaking

heart leaped with

tracks, exclaiming in excitement, “You guys

some free time, could you come pick us up at the airport? Lewis replied with

Immediately, she turned, look off her apron, and