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!”

choose Milly over Kevan. There was no other reason–being with Milly would not be awkward, at least, and it would not cause her heart to be at an abnormal rate.

was worried that with the way her heart was beating, she would have some

palm, only then did he manage to control the ruthless anger he felt. He kept reminding himsell that she was a sick

glass with

for a couple of seconds. Soon, she relaxed–but at the same time, she

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

him earlier.

Larissa shook

“Well you need to drink lots

sweated so much

ignored everything she said but hummed in

subject. “I just heard that a former colleague from

today.”

that Milly was observing her while she talked about all this. It was like Milly was trying to see her reaction.

up the conversation and waited

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