Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 91

“What?” Kevan asked in confusion.

“Your face-” Larissa’s laugh was a little forced.

Kevan immediately understood her meaning and raised his hand to wipe his face.

But when he removed his hand and looked at it, there was nothing there.

“Not there- Larissa leaned forward and brushed away the smudge on his face with two fingers.

Her fingertips were warm against his skin. Even though the interaction lasted less than two seconds, it still. made his body temperature skyrocket.

His blood seemed to have all rushed to his brain, staining the skin above his neck red.

Kevan thanked her again, but his voice was hoarser than it was the first time.

He pulled out two pieces of tissue and handed them to Larissa. “Here, wipe your hands.”

Having said that, he straightened his posture and started the car once more.

Because they’d left so early, they did not encounter any traffic. The journey from the city center to Starry Mountain had only taken them approximately two hours.

Starry Mountain was a highly–rated scenic area in Covenford. In order to preserve its natural surroundings, the area hadn’t been extensively developed. There were no ready–made tar roads, so to reach the summit, they could only hike or take the cable car.

latter. His

time–efficient way to reach the peak. Yet, he headed straight for the winding trails by

not taking the cable

his pockets. There was nothing inside other than his

money,” he told her

neither did Larissa.

booth for the cable car expressed apologetically. “I’m sorry, we only accept payments in

fate and began

she should be grateful that she’d worn a

her days off, she rarely exercised, and her stamina was extremely weak. Hall an hour had barely passed when she was

Chapter 91

her knees as she stood by

muscle.

the same speed as her, carefully maintaining a

she stopped, he turned

you need a break?” he asked, his voice steady, as if he didn’t even

Larissa nodded.

throat was so parched that she found it difficult

sides of the hiking trail were steep, and there was no place for them

trail with them, so Larissa sat directly on the steps with

standing beside her.

man carrying a few boxes of mineral water passed by them. He kept on glancing at them

as he ascended.

‘Tired already, missy?”