Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 281

“Kevan! Come and take a seat!” Cody smiled and beckoned to him.

Kevan complied, calling out, “Cody.”

“Kevan …” Ruby also greeted him, her voice soft and gentle. With a smile, she continued, “You’re back?” Her smile carried a hint of flattery.

Kevan did not sit beside Cody. Instead, he led Larissa to take a seat on the other side of Roland.

Finally, Cody turned his attention to Larissa and inquired, “And who might this be?”

Kevan replied. “This is my wife, Larissa Seymour.”

Larissa smiled at Cody and nodded. At the same time, she caught a glimpse of Ruby’s face, which had turned pale.

Cody acted surprised and questioned, “When did you get married? Why didn’t you tell us about it?”

He wore an unhappy expression and continued, “Do you consider us as outsiders?”

“We had just gotten married. We have the marriage certificates but haven’t

“I only found

said, “Make sure to inform us when the wedding

“Of course.” Kevan smiled.

asked, “You guys are

that my cousins had arrived, so we came out to say hello. Otherwise, Edmund might

and responded, “I’m not

Kevan didn’t react.

you can go ahead

Ruby followed suit. The latter suggested, “Let

at Kevan, silently signaling her refusal. However,

leave. Still, she endured it and smiled at Ruby, saying, “Thank you, but

that, she forcefully pulled Kevan up from his chair

her hand away and sat back. “Go with Ruby. I want to chat with Cody

to the kitchen with Ruby. Since Kevan had chopped up

know how to make pastry?” Larissa