Chapter 935
Sweet Subterfuge
Kevanâs heart thumped violently in his chest.
He took a step forward and embraced her. Burying his face in her shoulder, he said in a hoarse and muffled voice, âLari.â
Kevan had so many things he wanted to say to her, but he was afraid that expressing his true emotions would scare her away.
In the end, he halfâthreatened her jokingly. âYou can never escape from me for the rest of your life.â
Larissa hadnât even considered running away. She hugged him hack tightly.
Before Larissa could tease him about it she caught sight of Kevanâs parents and Aster out of the comer of her eye.
They were watching them eagerly through the window with expressions of interest on their faces.
Startled, Larissa a pushed Kevan away. In her haste, she bumped into his arm.
Kevan look a sharp breath and a look of pain flashed across his face.
Larissa didnât have time to reprimand the three of them for spying. She rushed to support Kevan.
âWhatâs wrong?â she asked, scanning his arm for any signs of injury.
Pulling her aside, Kevan brought her to the other side of the house. A solid wall blocked them from prying eyes.
He raised his left arm and said with an aggrieved expression, âWhen I came over in the morning, I ran into Aunt Maria causing trouble here. I got out of the car to stop her, but she slashed me in the arm with a knife.â
Her heart racing, Larissa grabbed Kevanâs hand and bombarded him with questions, âWhere did she hurt you? Is it serious? Have you treated the wound? Do you feel any pain? Did you call the police?â
Kevanâs gray sweatshirt covered the wound on his arm. He pointed vaguely, indicating a rough area on his arm.
âItâs not serious. I took care of it right away, and it doesnât hurt it I donât touch it. Aunt Maria should be in the detention center by now. Donât worry, I wonât let myself get hurt for no reason.â Kevan answered.
âLetâs go inside. I want to take a look at your injury.â Larissa was not in a mood for a walk anymore.
Kevan always downplayed serious matters. Larissa couldnât completely trust him when he glossed over things like that.
Kevan didnât object and agreed, âOkay.â
He intentionally let Maria cut him with a knife for two reasons. The first was to have sufficient evidence to send Maria to prison. The other reason was so he could use his injury to gain some sympathy from Larissa.
In his original plan, Kevan intended for Larissa to discover his injury before going to bed and comfort him. Despite the timing being brought forward, the results would be the same anyway.
When they entered the house, the spying trio were all seated on the sola.
Anthony was concentrating on drinking his tea, while Violet held a plate of fruit and fed Aster. On the other hand, Aster seemed to be focused on watching cartoons.
They acted as if nothing had happened just now.
Kevan couldnât be bothered to expose them. He spoke nonchalantly, âLarissa and I will be going to work early tomorrow morning. We will be going upstairs to bed now.â
Aster turned to him and asked, âWhat about me?â
Violet hugged him in her arms and laughed merrily. âAster, you can stay up tonight and keep us company! I will tuck you into bed later. alright?â
Aster hesitated for a few seconds and nodded. âOkay.â
Larissa stayed the night at Rogersâ villa. Naturally, she and Keyan shared a room.
belongings. It looked no different from a regular room for guests.
Larissa locked the door. Turning around, she told Kevan immediately. âTake off your clothes!â
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