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.

Larissa to speak he felt her

got up from the floor. “Do you still

shook her head.

went over to the window and pulled the thick curtain aside a little.

her throat. She asked anxiously, “What time is it? Has Aster

be quite late into the

screen on. “It’s almost 10 am. Aster did not go to school.

the study now.”

whole night. He helped her change

to leave Larissa alone at home. So, he called the kindergarten teacher to apply for a one–day leave

Lewis‘ first reaction

not stay here. Kevan would never let himself end up in a position like that.

got used to the brightness. She

her lace had faded away, Kevan relaxed a little. “Sit for a bit before you get up. I’ll make you breakfast.”