Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 778

Larissa’s body jalted. She backed away automatically. Out just as she had taken a step, her back was pressed up against the wet door. and her shirt was immediately drenched. The cotton fabric stuck to her skin, and it became transparent.

Kevan walked closer to her. His lace became clearer in the steam.

Larissa was like a mouse that was caught by a cal. She trembled in the comer. “Dont–don’t come here,” she warned him inellectively. My ankle is fine, I don’t need your help.”

Kevan watched her. Then, he held out his hand to her. “Come.” His voice was very light, but there was a threatening tone to it.

Larissa’s hand was already on the door handle. Her brain was calculating the chances of successfully escaping.

Kevan took one step forward and had her in his arms in a bridal carry before she could open the door,

Larissa screamed so loudly that one’s ears could have exploded.

looked at her and reminded her, “Be

immediately covered her mouth. “Put me

the bath lub, putting Larissa in his lap, then carefully removing the

short socks that covered only her toes and heels. Her ankles, which were exposed for the whole day, had already been frozen purple. It was a huge difference from her

wrong, so she

longest type of snow boots she automatically

as he

whole day, not to mention having walked back home from the train station. Kevan pressed on her

he could speak, Larissa repeated, “I swear

calves until her muscles relaxed, only then did he put

a 30–minute bath, then come out.” He stood up and brushed the wrinkles out of his trousers and left the bathroom before Larissa

stood in the empty bathroom, surrounded by steam. She felt a strange sense of loss.

timing Larissa. The moment 30 minutes was up, he knocked on the

bath was too nice. She