Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 827

She found her phone on the bedside table.

It was already 11:00 am.

Kevan was nowhere to be found.

Larissa turned on the lights. She noticed a set of clean clothes placed beside her pillow,

Kevan had prepared that for her in advance.

A warm feeling filled her heart. Still, the warmth vanished as she felt a soreness spreading throughout her body.

In her mind. Larissa cursed. “That assholer

She struggled to put on the clothes. Alas, the crew–neck sweatshirt was unable to hide the hickeys Kevan planted on her neck.

Cursing again, she put on a thick layer of concealer to cover the red marks on her skin.

When Larissa emerged, Aster was eating alone in the dining room.

Kevan and Wendy were nowhere to be seen.

She asked in a hoarse voice, “Where are your dad and your godmother?”

“Daddy went to the study to take a call, I don’t know where Godma is. I haven’t seen her since I woke up.” Aster replied. He asked with concern, “Mommy, are you sick? Why is your voice so hoarse?”

not sick just a little parched. I’ll be fine after drinking some water.”

so it was easy to deceive him.

go and freshen up! I pour you a glass of water so you can drink it after washing

down from the chair and

of lukewarm water on the dining table. It was just the

“Thank you. Aster.”

planted a

rang out behind

at him

her and embraced her. He pointed to his cheek. “My good morning kiss.”

and seamless. It was as if he had done this countless

Larissa was the complete

marry Kevan once

close to her, but she never once felt repulsed by

Larissa pushed him away and said in a low tone,

around. Since you won’t kiss me. I’ll kiss you instead. It’s no different.”

glared at him in annoyance. “Can’t you

reaction, but he seemed calmer than Larissa expected. He was unfazed, as if he was accustomed

This wasn’t a good

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he had only

dedicated much of her time to work.

her to have spare time for acthit es

leamed it back in

was evident on his face. “When it’s