Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 129

“Yes.” Larissa forced a smile on her face, her voice sounding more airy than before. “I was born and raised in Bartham. Later I got into a university in Covenford, and after graduating. I found a decent job, so I settled down here.”

She skimmed over the past casually, as if those were nothing more than fleeting memories, including her memories with him,

Kevan instantly felt downcast.

“Have you not been in contact with your family all these years? Your sister cald she has been looking for you.” he asked.

Larissa pursed her lips, took a moment to think, and then shook her head.

“Why?” Kevan tell his heart tighten suddenly. Although he somewhat knew the reasons, he still wanted to hear her express them in her own words. However, Larissa remained silent. The two of them fell into a moment of silence, each lost in their own thoughts, creating a strange sense of understanding between them.

the cold wind blew, Larissa

and asked. “Weren’t you on a business trip to Bartham? How come you’re

excuse earlier about it being for her, and it couldn’t possibly

the light in his eyes dimmed down until it was completely

came back to take care of some matters,” he finally answered

as Larissa had expected. While she breathed a sigh of

offered to drop Larissa off on his way home. He was still driving the same Maserati as before while his newly bought Rolls–Royce remained parked below their house, not having moved from its spot

whenever she passed by, especially tonight. Kevan parked the car next to the Rolls–Royce, and

car root, his expression indifferent

want in the future,” he said, leaving

quest