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!”

help but

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

the pies!” Larissa said

four of them had

Kevan worked on the dough, while Larissa

of dough for him

the dining room was filled

through, Larissa’s

apron and pulled her phone out of her

saw it was a call from Lewis, she answered

have a moment? Lewis

“Yeah, sure,” she replied.

was calling about

quickly excused herself from the others and

“What’s up?” she asked.

on the phone was quite loud, but she could still vaguely

leaped with

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

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

she turned, look off her apron, and ran downstairs.