Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 25

“I’m fine,” Larissa said.

“But your shoulder-” He glanced at her swollen right shoulder.

“I injured my shoulder about a week ago. My shoulder was refractured because I’d been hit by a bag, not because of you or your car,” she explained.

The man’s expression did not relax. “Did the doctor prescribe any medication for you? I can go get it for you.”

Larissa shook her head.

“So, can you walk? Do you need me to help you? It’s so congested outside right now, trying to call a cab won’t be an easy feat. How about I send you home.”

His eagerness made her wary. “It’s fine,” she repeated, searching for another excuse. “I’ll call my friend to come and get me.”

Sensing the distance and resistance in her tone, the man defended himself hurriedly. “Don’t get me wrong, I have no intentions of taking advantage of you or anything like that! I’m just worried about you getting home alone in your condition. If you don’t want me to send you home, I’ll wait here with you until your friend arrives.”

Larissa cursed silently. She had no friends who could pick her up right there and

then.

friend, Wendy Simmons, had gone abroad to further her studies two years ago. She hadn’t even been able to make it back for her

options before finally

Since he had no new cases to work on at the moment, he was rather free every day. Moreover, the Covenford branch of Microworks

voice carried a hint of amusement. “Is there anything that I can help you

her assent. Hesitantly, she asked, “Is it convenient for come by Victory General Hospital right

you

to

“Why are you at the hospital? Are you hurt?

the phone. Vaguely, she replied, “Yeah.

the hospital very

Kevan was even quicker.

had already jumped

of the car door closing, he turned and

lobby on the ground

men bevaguely recognized.

the man’s identity. At that moment, his full attention was focused on Larisse. He examined her from

covicus injunes

let out a breath of relief and said. “Let’s go.

and sew his usual cold and aloof face. It was only then

truly here

‘Why are you here? Where’s Dylan?”