Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 357

Larissa’s answer caused Kevan’s heart to sink into his stomach, He had dared to hold on to some hope, wishing that she would say a few words to convince him otherwise. But reality dealt a latal blow to him anyway.

“Tomorrow, then,” Kevan’s voice was deliberately casual

It would be good to end this relationship faster because it meant that he would not have to dream about something so unattainable ever again.

Watching his relieved expression, Larissa clenched her fists. “Sure.” She forced a smile onto her lace. “I won’t need your money. It’s not Like our marriage was real anyway, so to take hall of your money at this stage would not make any sense. But—” She licked her lips.” Could you please return my Mullin to me?”

Her somewhat humble plea caused Kevan’s heart to shudder. However, he did not wish to change the kitten back, regardless of whether or not it was because of the current situation or due to his own selfishness.

“No,” he said flatly, his face dark.

Although this refusal was within Larissa’s expectations, hearing it from him really turned her heart to ice.

Okay then.” She did not press the issue. T–go back to my room and sleep. See you tomorrow morning”

to his room with the kitten in

a while, Larissa finally

raised one hand

He smiled bitterly as he spoke. He seemed to be mumbling to himself while also seemingly speaking to the kitten who was

stupid to have been in

want to love her

it’s so hard. It’s too hard.”

feel the same too,

knew that she didn’t like you, that she didn’t care about you, but you still wanted to show yoursell to her to make her

ke you, right?”

pitiful you are like this?”

“Ha. pitiful Indeed.”

until the sound gradually faded

would notice that something was amiss, she applied a thick layer of foundation on her face, and even put on unprecedentedly thick makeup. When she walked out of the bedroom, Kevan was already