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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 884
The hot water in the bathtub gradually cooled down. The gasps and moans that filled the confined space in the bathroom also quietened. Larissa was exhausted. She laid against Kevan's chest. Her long wet hair clung to her shoulders and neck, concealing the red marks on her skin. Kevan held her and stepped out of the bathtub. He took a towel from the cabinet and wrapped Larissa up in it.Larissa's eyelids fluttered open and she muttered in a hoarse voice, "I'm tired …" Kevan left a gentle kiss on her forehead. He shifted his position so that she could sleep more comfortably in his embrace. "Go to sleep." Larissa closed her eyes. After a while, her breathing became steady as she fell asleep. Kevan drew the curtains in the bedroom, leaving only a dim bedside lamp. Larissa was completely out cold. Even in her sleep, her eyebrows were furrowed and her eyelids twitched from unease. "Wendy …" Her unconscious murmurs reached Kevan's ears, making his heart ache at her
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"I'm here to clear up the misunderstanding between you two," Kevan said. Wendy's heart sank. "Misunderstanding? There's no misunderstanding between me and Larissa," she sneered. Kevan took two steps forward and sat down on the sofa. "Do you want to come and sit? Aren't you pregnant? Standing for a long time will make your feet ache," he asked Wendy amicably. "I have no need for your concern!" Perhaps because of Wendy's bias, everything Kevan did reeked of an ulterior motive. "Alright then, you can stand there." Kevan didn't insist. He wasn't going to force his kindness on someone who didn't appreciate it. "I heard that you want Larissa to drop the case," Kevan got straight to the point. "Wrong, it's you who should drop the case." Wendy stared at Kevan pointedly. Since Kevan was the one who reported to the police, he should be the one to drop the case. "Edmund shouldn't go to jail for something he didn't do," Wendy continued. "Something he didn't do? Tell me, w
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When they exited the elevator, there were few people around. Wendy increased the distance between her and Kevan, slowing her pace gradually. Kevan pressed on the doorbell of a room. The door opened immediately. The person inside the room sounded surprised to see Kevan. "Mr. Rogers?" Kevan turned to look at Wendy and patiently waited for her to catch up. "I brought someone with me," he said to the person in the room. When Wendy finally sauntered to the door, the person in the room exclaimed when he saw her face. Pointing at Wendy, he looked to Kevan for confirmation. "Isn't this person related to Edmund …" When the man mentioned Edmund's name, Wendy looked up anxiously. That man was tall and burly. He had a bald head and a menacing scar on his face. He definitely didn't look like a good person. Wendy froze in fear. Kevan nodded and confirmed the man's suspicions. "Yes, she is. Let's go inside and talk." Kevan gestured to Wendy. Wendy did not move and stared at the both
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"Which room was it? Was it at Maple Hotel?" Wendy asked anxiously. Vick chuckled. "No, it's not. The room in Maple Hotel was afterward. Initially, you were placed in a basement that Edmund rented temporarily. "That woman named Larissa, your friend offered herself in exchange for you. She forced Edmund to have you sent to the Maple Hotel." "Larissa in exchange for me?" Wendy was stunned. Edmund had never mentioned this to her, and neither did Larissa. However, the way Vick spoke about it didn't seem like he was making it up. "Edmund's ultimate goal was to capture Larissa and bring her back to Caldor. He employed me and my underlings to keep an eye on her and ensure that she couldn't escape. "Since he couldn't capture Larissa, he took you as leverage instead. He threatened Larissa so that she would meet him." The fact that Edmund drugged her was true, but Wendy had no idea what happened afterward. When she woke up, she and Larissa were lying safely in Maple Hotel. T
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With trembling hands, Wendy used all her strength to push the door handle down. However, she struggled to open the door. After some time, the people outside lost their patience. They pushed the heavy door which collided with Wendy, who was behind the door. She staggered back several paces. Feeling the resistance, one of the people outside poked their heads in. They were surprised when they saw Wendy standing behind the door. "Miss, are you okay?" Wendy endured the pain and waved her hands weakly. "I'm fine." She moved further away from the door. To avoid contact with men in the room, she decided to hide in the bathroom. One by one, a large group of men entered the room. The room was initially quite spacious, but suddenly it felt cramped with the number of people inside right now. Vick had them lined up according to order. Some people who seemed to be Aldorian were not respectful of Vick's authority. Before a conflict could arise, a few Caldorians who were Vic
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Realizing what Kevan was about to do, Wendy screamed in horror. "Mr. Rogers, calm down! Larissa won't agree with you killing people! Do you really want to be stuck in prison for the rest of your life, leaving your wife and kid alone?" "Who said I was going to kill anyone?" Kevan's smile became wider. With a slight move of his finger, Kevan pulled the trigger. A gunshot echoed in the room and a thug let out a howl. "My foot! My foot is shot!" A bullet was lodged in his foot and blood gushed out from the wound. Wendy had never seen anything gory in her life. Covering her eyes, she screamed and turned away. She quickly ran into the bathroom and locked the door. Several more gunshots ensued and various cries of pain rang out. Wendy covered her ears with her hands. She tried to stop herself from imagining the gruesome scene that was happening outside. After a long pause, there was a knock on the bathroom door. Kevan's voice came through the frosted glass door. "Ms.
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Larissa dialed Kevan's number.The phone rang for what felt like ages. Kevan finally answered it just before it could disconnect."Hey, Lari?" Kevan seemed to intentionally lower his voice. "Are you up?"It was eerily quiet on the other end of the line, making it impossible for Larissa to pinpoint his current location."Yeah," she responded. "Where are you?"He hesitated for a moment before replying, "Me? Well, I'm at the hospital."Larissa immediately sprang up from the couch. "What happened?""It's not me," Kevan paused briefly. His voice became softer as he continued, "It's Wendy.""Wendy?" Larissa rushed into the room, not realizing her knee had collided with the coffee table, causing her to wince in pain. But even then, nothing could stop her."Which hospital are you at? I'm on my way!" she exclaimed."Don't—" Kevan interjected. "Wendy is asleep, and she won't wake up for a while. I'll head back home soon. We can go visit her together tomorrow.""Ah ..." Larissa sighed,
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Larissa had slept the entire afternoon. So, she didn't feel the slightest bit tired now. Moreover, she had something on her mind. She preferred to go to the hospital and be by Wendy's side. She did not want to toss and turn in bed."She might wake up during the night. I want her to open her eyes and see a familiar face beside her."She had been hospitalized on numerous occasions; she understood all too well the loneliness of lying in a hospital bed with no family or friends around. She thought of all the recent stress Wendy had been through. She was worried Wendy might gradually crumble in the overwhelming solitude.Kevan realized he couldn't sway her, so he didn't push the issue. "Okay. Finish up your meal first."She hadn't eaten dinner and had only nibbled on some chicken in the afternoon. Since she might spend the night at the hospital, he was concerned about her well-being."Alright." Larissa exerted considerable effort to force down the food he had brought back.
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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
