Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 66

Larissa was a little confused by his stare. She could tell that he was angry, but she did not know what he was angry about.

Lucas was completely unaware of what was going on between the two, and he excitedly rushed to Kevan and stuck out his hand.

“Mr. Rogers! We meet again.”

Kevan had to give him half of his attention, and he made a non–verbal sound of acknowledgment. However, he did not shake Lucas‘ hand, which caused his smile to freeze on his face and the light in his eyes to grow dull.

Larissa quickly went over and explained to him. “Mr. Rogers is a germaphobe and doesn’t like bodily contact with others.”

Lucas was enlightened, and he withdrew his hand in embarrassment. “My apologies, Mr. Rogers. I have been too forward.”

“It’s fine.” Kevan was surprisingly easy to talk to. “Thank you for today.”

his adoration and admiration for Kevan to him when the latter

meant for Larissa.

just removed Lucas‘ jacket when another was draped over her

her wrist, which was cold as usual. But Larissa surprisingly did not feel uncomfortable with it as she used to. Maybe it was

rather warm.

after they had gotten into the car, Lucas stood blankly in the same spot while holding on

and exclaimed with delight, “I

had voluntarily touched Larissa! He knew that their

so fast that it almost blended in with

Chapter 66

little tighter and she

try washing

it okay that you came out halfway

to ask.

kept his gaze ahead, though his