Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 780

Larissa did not sleep well. Previously, she was so cold that she was shivering. Alas, now she was so hot that she kept sweating.

Still, there was a somewhat cold hand that kept holding hers. It gave her strength.

When she woke up, the house was still dark. She stared at the ceiling for a while before she woke up fully. As usual, she rolled over to get her phone. But a strong grip pulled her back the moment she moved.

Larissa hissed before getting a good look at what it was. Only then did she notice the dark figure hall–lying on the bed. Even though she could not see the person’s face, she knew it was Kevan,

He was sleeping with one arm pillowing his head. He was sitting on the floor in a twisted position so that he could stretch out his legs.

Her heart aching for him, Larissa pushed him using their joined hands. “Wake up!”

Kevan did not sleep very deeply. He woke up the moment she called him. “You’re awake?” He sat up. His voice was hoarse from sleep.

to speak he felt her forehead.

relaxed as he got

her

window and pulled the thick curtain aside a little. The sunlight lit up the bedroom.

before using her saliva to wet her throat. She asked anxiously, “What time is it? Has Aster gone to

it must be quite late into

and turned the screen on. “It’s almost 10 am. Aster did not go to school. He must be reading in

the study now.”

He helped her

Kevan did not dare to leave Larissa alone at home. So, he called the kindergarten teacher to apply for a one–day leave for

home.” The truth was, Lewis‘ first reaction was to come see Larissa at once, but Kevan refused. If Lewis came, Gary would

here. Kevan would never let himself

eyes got used to the brightness. She rubbed her aching temples and said, “Okay.”

faded away, Kevan relaxed a little. “Sit for a bit before you get