Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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Chapter 558

As if under a petrifying spell Gary’s eyes widened, and he stood frozen in place, completely motionless. He couldn’t quite describe his current state of mind–there was embarrassment, anxiety, and a hint of joy and anticipation.

Finally, he managed to compose himsell, even though his smile still appeared somewhat rigid.

“You can think of me as your father,” he said, his intense gaze fixed on Larissa,

She disliked this kind of probing–either he acknowledged her or he didn’t. These covert hints made her feel repulsed. As a result her previous favorable impression of him had also dwindled.

“No need.” She averted her gaze, giving him a casual smile. “But thank you for your advice.”

He felt a bit disappointed at being rejected so bluntly, but he couldn’t show it too obviously, so he simply laughed it off. “I have to leave. have a conference call later.” He intentionally checked his wristwatch.

stood up with him.

he was just about to leave her office, he turned and

a deceitful mask, and engaging in superficial conversation. So,

disappointed,

moved up to

through the notebook and confidently stated, “No.”

the phone in frustration.

a daze throughout

ask, “Are you alright? Should we go

to reality. Her eyes suddenly brightened. “Yeah, I have a

to go to the hospital.”

all the files and shut down her

bag and walking toward the exit. “If anything comes up, try to handle it

off with Larisa today. He had been by her side

wouldn’t even take medicine, let alone go to the hospital. Even if she did go to the hospital, she would always prioritize