Chapter 266
Sweet Subterfuge
Chapter 266
If it had been just Kevan alone, Roland would have swung his cane mercilessly toward him. However, Larissa clearly sided with Kevan. Il he scolded Kevan. It would be like scolding her. He didnât want to scare her away after walling years for a granddaughter-in-law like her.
âThen, letâs start coordinating from now on,â Roland commanded firmly, facing Kevan. âYou may have a busy schedule, but I believe you can manage your time. Accommodate Larâs schedule so that we can quickly set the wedding date, yeah?â
âSure,â Kevan readily agreed.
And so, all the pressure fell on Larissaâs shoulders. nluriated, she gave Kevan a disdantul glance, annoyed by his irresponsible behavior of abandering her to save his own ar se at a critical moment.
âWhat say you, Lari? Roland asked her.
Naturally, she obediently nodded and replied, âAfter the big family reunion dinner. Iâll ask my supervisors when I can take my wedding leave.â
âGood,â Roland finally seemed satisfied and displayed a relieved smile. âI thought I wouldnât live long enough to see my urtical grandson get married!â
âYou have a long life ahead. How could you miss it? Kevan said, holding Larissaâs hard and giving it a little shake. âI even brought my wife
to visit you. didnât I?â
Roland tried to remain stern, but his eyes and brows betrayed him as he couldnât hide his smile.
Roland was quite talkative: he spent the entire afternoon chatting with Larissa. Apart from drinking water, he did not stop talking. His ability to gauge peopleâs expressions and reactions was strong.
Whenever he sensed her lack of interest in the conversation, he swiftly moved on to the next topic, ensuring there were never any dull moments.
His words and actions completely shattered Larissaâs prejudice against âwealthy families. She genuinely liked this down-to-earth and
amiable old man.
After dinner. Roland wanted them to stay, but Kevan refused, saying. âShe has to work early tomorrow.
Itâs more convenient to stay at the hotel than waking up too early for work.â
Upon hearing that, she nestled against him and let out a dry laugh. Well Rolandâs place wasnât far from the Regal Dynasty Hotel So, even if they had to rush to the hotel in the morning, they would only need to wake up around 8 am-far from what Kevan considered âtoo early.â The only explanation was that he had other plars himself.
Roland was clearly disappointed but couldnât say much when it involved her work. âAlright then.â
He wanted to see them off at the door, but Larissa stopped him. âItâs cold outside, Grandpa. Please stay indoors. Be careful not to catch a cold.â she gently reminded him. She worried that he might accidentally slip and fall, considering his difficulty in walking.
Roland held her hand, and his eyes filled with reluctance. âOkay then, I wonât see you off,â he said.
âWhen you have time, make sure to come and visit me again.â
âI wilâ she promised solemnly.
As they exited the mansion, she asked Kevan, âWhy didnât you want to stay? Donât tell me itâs because of met At most itâs only a half-hour drive from here to the hotel,â
Kevan turned his head slightly to look at her and asked, âDo you want to stay?â He raised a brow slightly, seeming somewhat surprised.
âYes, to accompany Grandpar She turned to glance but couldnât catch a glimpse deep into the courtyard. The thought of the old man with his snowy white hair bidding them farewell with a heartfelt sadness made her feel somewhat melancholic.
âGrandpa lives here alone. He must feel lonely.â she said.