Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 26

Kevan had no intentions of chatting further with Lucas. He replied with a simple “Oh, “and said no more.

Lucas was not deterred by his indifference. Quite the contrary, he continued

rambling as he attempted to express his excitement. “I didn’t think I’d actually see you here, Mr. Rogers! You know, you’ve always been my idol!”

Kevan nodded indifferently. “Are we leaving or not?” he asked Larissa.

He turned and started walking in the opposite direction. Larissa followed hurriedly.

Lucas followed the two of them and leaned closer toward Larissa. “Is Mr. Rogers your friend?” he whispered.

Friend? Of course not. But she did say before that her friend would be here to pick her up. She just didn’t know why Dylan had turned into Kevan-

Larissa was faced with a dilemma. She swallowed and nodded lightly.

Lucas‘ eyes sparkled.

to Mr. Rogers? I want to be friends with him too!” He

for a long time before she finally replied, “I’ll

He stopped and turned around, catching sight of Larissa and Lucas‘ joined

She looked back and met the flickering

lips were pressed into a straight line, and the corners of his mouth

that Kevan’s mood was not very pleasant

so much so that he grinned at Kevan,

narrowed his eyes. “What are you

lowered his head in bewilderment. Subconsciously, he squeezed Larissa’s hands even harder.

“No–nothing,” he stammered.

looked at

intense that Larissa couldn’t bear looking at him anymore. She turned her face away.

worried that she would betray his “secret.” He pinched her

the tip of her tongue.” Nothing,” she

well.” Kevan smiled, though his smile barely reached

direction Kevan was walking in was the complete opposite of

are you out here?” Dylan asked. “Where’s Larissa?”

His shoulders brushed past Dylan as he

The questions in his mind were only answered when

looked at Lucas, directing