Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 669

“Thank you.” Larissa’s voice finally stopped sounding like a torn plece of paper, but it was still hoarse and ugly.

*… You’re welcome.” Kevan gazed at the now empty glass and removed his arm from her back. “I’ll pour more water.”

Larissa clearly hated any physical contact with him. She clearly Iroze up because of his arm around her earlier. But when he removed his arm, her heart felt somewhat empty.

She looked down, putting away all emotions she should not be having, and she muttered, “No need.”

Kevan froze.

Larissa’s quiet voice sounded behind him. “Where’s Milly?” Milly was the nurse who was waiting outside.

Kevan bit his lip and answered honestly. “She’s resting in the living room.”

“Tell her to come in.” Larissa clenched at the corner of the blanket, her head bowed very low. “She will help keep an eye on the drip. You can go back!”

reason–being with Milly would not be awkward, at least, and it would not

she would have some kind

reminding himsell that she was a sick person now and forced down the urge to just lay out his

glass with him outside.

seeing her face, Larissa was stunned for a couple of seconds. Soon, she relaxed–but at the

nice. “Do you still want water?” She showed the ful glass in her hand–the same glass that

with him earlier.

shook her

need to drink lots of water when you’re having a fever!

sweated so much

but hummed in agreement hall–heartedly at

IV bottle for her. She also changed the subject. “I just heard that a former colleague

today.”

talked about all this. It was like Milly was trying to

the conversation and waited for

became distant suddenly, and her guilt was rather obvious. “He’s actually a pretty good guy, and he normally doesn’t talk to