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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 744
Dr. Smith did not stay for long. The moment he left, Larissa leaned over to snatch the bottle of medicine away from Kevan. She waved to Lewis and called him over.Lewis glanced at the angry Kevan, who was now as still as a statue. When he passed by the latter, he walked faster.The smell of the medicine grew stronger.Lewis frowned in disgust. He wished he could plug his nose right now. "Hang on." He drew two pieces of tissue out of their box from the bedside table at the head of the bed. He wrapped the medicine bottle with them before he held it in his hand.The way Lewis was right now was a sharp contrast to Kevan from before. Larissa's feelings grew complicated. She thought about it before she said to Kevan, "Why don't you go down and chat with the other guests? I only need Lewis here."It was hard for Kevan to come here. Even if he did come for her, it was only beneficial for him to make connections with all the influential business people downstairs in the living room.Howev
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Larissa forced herself to nod despite the pain. "Much better.""Good, then." Mike's voice was distant. It was even more distant than when they were talking earlier downstairs. "I know a skilled orthopedic doctor. If you need it, I can help you contact him.""No need!" Gary rejected him. Because Mike had defended Kevan earlier, Gary did not like Mike anymore. He was not nice to him. "Do you think our family doctor can't handle an injury like this?"Mike admitted his mistakes. "I was presumptuous. My apologies."To prevent Gary and Mike from fighting, Larissa shot a look at Lewis.Lewis got the hint and said to Mike, "Mike, before I came up, Mr. Brock of SouthSea Corporation seemed to be looking for you. I don't know why, but why don't you go see what's up?"Mike knew what was up too. "Okay." He agreed to it and put on an apologetic look on his face. "I'll be heading downstairs then."Gary did not reply, his face cold. He only spoke after Mike was gone, saying, "Is Mr. Brock of So
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Lewis' question was too straightforward, and Larissa was not prepared."Huh?" Her eyes sparkled with something as she tried to fib. "I just thought that Dad was too much, so I said that to make him angry on purpose!""So, you feel nothing for Mr. Rogers?" Lewis pressed her.Larissa looked down. Her fingernails were digging into her palm. She did not want to let Lewis know how she felt. Still, she did not want to lie either.Lewis knew what a long silence meant. "I know your answer." His voice was mild. "Next time Uncle Gary does anything else, I'll help you."Larissa looked up. Lewis was not looking at her, and his expression was still normal."Don't tell Uncle Gary about this." He reminded her. "Otherwise, I'll be kicked out of the house."Larissa teared up because of how touched she felt.Although Lewis had always treated her like she was his biological sister, their relationship only formed because of Gary.She never expected Lewis to choose her when she was in conflict wit
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Larissa waited for a long time with her phone, but she did not receive any news from Lewis.She could not help but send a text to him. "So? Has Kevan agreed to it?"There was still no response.Suddenly, the door opened and someone came in.Thinking that it was Lewis, Larissa began to complain. "Didn't you say that you'll send me a …" The last word went unsaid when she saw who it really was."Wait, why is it you?" She was so surprised.Kevan calmly said, "Lewis told me to send you home.""Huh?" Larissa was even more surprised than ever. "Didn't he say that I should stay?"Kevan went over to the bed and picked Larissa up while she was still confused. "He said that he has something going on tomorrow morning. So, he told me to send you to the company after sending Aster to school.""Oh, okay." Larissa was too embarrassed to be level-headed enough to figure out if Kevan was telling the truth or not.Kevan went downstairs with Larissa in his arms.The banquet downstairs had ended
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Lewis' voice was very loud. Even if Larissa did not put her phone on speaker, Kevan could hear every single word Lewis said."What do you mean?" Larissa did not understand. "Didn't you tell him to take me home?" She looked at Kevan in the driver's seat in confusion. Kevan's face remained unchanged, but he pressed down harder on the gas pedal.Lewis suddenly was not angry anymore. His voice was much calmer than before. "I did tell him to bring you home."Larissa was confused. "What's going on?""I did tell Mr. Rogers to bring you home," Lewis said. "Uncle Gary was next to me earlier. I was afraid that he might kill me, so I had to act a bit."Larissa did not know why Lewis did not tell her before letting Kevan take her away. Still, she was reassured after she got confirmation from Lewis. At least, this was not some "kidnapping" scheme that Kevan planned."Text me once you get home. I'll be waiting for you at the company tomorrow. Just call me when you get there. I'll pick you
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When Larissa entered the apartment, Wendy and Aster were screaming together. They were hugging each other for some reason. It nearly blew Larissa's eardrums out.Larissa turned on the lights. The warm yellow color lit up the space at once."What on earth are you doing at this time of the night instead of sleeping?" Larissa frowned. "Did you see a ghost or something?"Seeing that it was Larissa, Wendy and Aster let out a sigh of relief. They let go of each other."I was watching 'Kornan' with your son." Wendy's heart was still pounding. "It was so scary! I almost died because of it!"Aster immediately scorned her. "You're such a scaredy cat, Godma. It wasn't scary at all!""Who screamed because he was scared then?" Wendy did not spare his dignity as she pinched his nose. She scolded him, "Kid, if you lie, your nose will grow longer!"Aster batted her hands away. He touched his nose like he was checking to see if it grew longer.Larissa took one step forward. Kevan finally ente
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As Aster was there, Larissa did not let Kevan carry her. She held his arm and hopped forward that way. Aster quickly ran over to her other side and supported her. He kept nagging her all the way from the entrance hall to the bedroom."Mommy, stop wearing heels!"You're an adult now, why are you so careless when walking?"How am I supposed to be okay with you going to work alone like that!"Aster straight up copied the way Larissa scolded him and scolded his own mother the same way.Larissa just sat on the bed when Aster kicked off his slippers and wiggled into the sheets next to her."You promised me that I could sleep with you tonight!" He was afraid that she would go back on her word, so he clutched at the sheets tightly and wrapped himself into a cocoon. Only his forehead and eyes were shown.Larissa gently poked at his forehead. "I know!" She smiled dotingly at him though she was helpless at his actions. "It's not like I've chased you away yet. But—" Glancing at Kevan who wa
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Larissa pressed a kiss to Aster's forehead before rubbing his cheek. She said longingly, "Goodnight.""Alright!" Aster hugged Kevan's neck again. "It's Daddy's turn!"Larissa and Kevan both froze. "What?""The goodnight kiss!" Aster urged his mom. "Mommy, you haven't kissed Daddy goodnight yet!"Larissa was embarrassed and flustered. Honestly, why was this kid so good at pushing her into death traps now?"I …" She was just about to find an excuse to avoid it when her forehead was suddenly touched by coldness—Kevan had planted a light kiss on her forehead, and he pulled away before a second was even over."Goodnight."He gazed at her, the gentleness in his eyes was enough to drown her. The heat from the point of the kiss began to spread all over her body. Larissa only felt hot, and her heartbeat was going insane. She did not even dare to look at him.Hugging Aster, Kevan straightened up. He walked out of the bedroom while he explained to the kid. "I told you, Mommy is a girl and
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Wendy said, "You have to walk faster than this, Larissa! It's almost time! Your husband can't wait!""Alright!" Larissa quickly gathered up her skirts and followed her.The sun was out.Its golden rays shone softly on the red carpet through the rose petals.Larissa suppressed her desire to stay here for a little while longer and quickly walked toward the end.It was the door to the glass hall.Gary held Aster's hand and his cane in the other, waiting for her at the entrance.When he saw her, Aster immediately let go of Gary's hand and rushed toward her. "You're so pretty today, Mommy!"Larissa patted his head and smiled gently. "Thank you."Aster was her flower boy. Like Gary, he was wearing a tuxedo with a little bowtie.He was holding a basket that was proportionate to his body. In it were rose petals of various colors and shapes.The music suddenly began playing.Gary walked up to her and extended his arm toward her. "Let's go."He looked at her with a smile, his eyes g
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Violet had set aside Larissa's breakfast for her.Larissa ate with reddened cheeks. Kevan and Aster, who had been waiting for her, got up at the same time. Violet brought out a boxful of pie from the kitchen."Don't forget this." She put the box in Kevan's hands."Alright. Thanks, Mom." Kevan looked at Larissa and asked, "Can we go now?"Larissa wanted to ignore him, but in front of Violet, she couldn't express her emotions right now."Yes," she replied, pulling Aster toward her. She said goodbye to Violet and strode out the door.Kevan smiled in slight annoyance and followed suit.…Kevan had told Aster beforehand that they were going to see Great-Grandpa. Thus, all of Aster's questions on the way there revolved around him."Why is great-grandpa called 'Great-Grandpa'?""Is he Grandpa's dad?""Is Great-Grandpa fierce?""If he's dead, how is he going to eat the pie?"…Kevan patiently answered all of his questions.Meanwhile, Larissa looked out the window silently.Keva
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Since Larissa had gone downstairs alone, it was natural to expect a few questions."Where's Kevan? Why isn't he coming down with you?""Where's Daddy? He said he would launch fireworks with me."Larissa walked over calmly and made up an excuse. "He's tired, so he showered and slept."The older people did not doubt her. Only Lewis stared at her thoughtfully."Oh … Why did Daddy sleep so early?" Aster pouted in disappointment."You can get him to launch fireworks with you tomorrow. It'll be the same." Larissa patted his head, keeping a calm expression on her face.Anthony and Violet gave the gifts they'd prepared to Larissa and Aster.Violet looked at them, tears falling down her cheeks."I have no regrets now," she said."Thank you, Mom." Larissa gave her a big hug.Violet was stunned, and she cried harder."Good girl." She hugged Larissa back, smiling widely.After Anthony and Violet, Gary and Lewis gave them their gifts. However, they were calm. Aster was so happy that he
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"Happy Reunion Day!"For some reason, Larissa's eyes became a little moist. Her voice even sounded a bit choked up."What's wrong?" Kevan nervously held her face, urging her to meet his gaze. "Didn't you like the fireworks just now?"She shook her head. "No, I really liked them!""Then, why are you crying?" Kevan couldn't stand seeing her cry; it tugged at his heart."I'm just very moved."She buried her face in his chest, speaking emotionally, "Welcoming the big family reunion dinner with the person you love is wonderful."The corners of Kevan's mouth gradually curved up as he heard what she said.The hand around her waist tightened inch by inch."I love you too, Lari."He lowered his head and planted a kiss on the top of her head.She hurriedly pushed him away as she sensed his body's response. But she couldn't move him much."They're still waiting for us downstairs!" she reminded him.Lewis knew she was awake, and the fireworks were already over. If they stayed he
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Larissa recalled that there was indeed such an incident.However, Kevan's excuse to her was that he needed to go to Westonia to handle matters concerning Edmund."Kevan knows how the customs work better than you! You're not even married. Yet, you're already taking his side!"Gary scoffed.His displeasure was quite obvious.Larissa chuckled awkwardly, then decided to come clean and reveal the whole truth. "Well, the truth is, Kevan and I never actually got divorced. I married him over six years ago."Gary hadn't heard this from Kevan.So, his emotions seemed conflicted upon first hearing that. He clutched his chest. It was as if he were experiencing some discomfort.Larissa and Lewis quickly approached him, asking with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"In a sudden change of demeanor, Gary used his other hand to playfully tap Larissa's forehead.His expression instantly returned to normal. However, the tap was quite forceful, causing Larissa to wince in pain."If yo
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"Alright, then. We shall head out." Larissa gathered her belongings and pulled Kevan toward the exit."I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. It's almost the big family reunion dinner day. "So, it's hard to find a cab on the road. You might even find yourself waiting for half a day without coming across an empty cab."Gary didn't refuse. Instead, he requested, "Then, you come alone tomorrow."Her steps hesitated a moment, and she sighed inwardly. Gary really hadn't changed."Alright," she agreed.…As soon as they closed the door, Larissa began complaining to Kevan, "I thought my dad had really come around! Turns out, he still has reservations about you!"Kevan tightened his grip on her hand and smiled."Take it slow; there has to be a gradual process."He didn't expect Gary to change his attitude overnight. But as long as things were moving in a positive direction, he was content.She shrugged upon hearing that."Well, it's not me who's being wronged here; it's y
