Chapter 762
Sweet Subterfuge
Kevanâs fingertips had calluses on them, probably from longâterm typing. When they brushed over Larissaâs skin, electricity raced through her body from that point of contact.
Larissaâs face was so red, and she could not help but move a bi bil.
Kevan though I that he wanted to pull her leg away, so he quickly grabbed her ankle. âDonât move.â He lowered his voice. âThe medicine is not absorbed into your skin yet. I rub onto the sheels.â
Lanssa stilled at once. She was very stiff as she replied quictly. âOkay.â Then, she looked down and unknowingly picked at the sheets. causing deep wrinkles in the cloth.
Kevan gazed at the top of her head as he controlled his urge to touch it. He changed to a lighter topic.
âHow was your first day at Blue Star? Okay?
âYeah, it wasnât bad.â Larissaâs fingers moved from the bed to her back. She rubbed at the place that ached. âItâs just that I sat for the whole day, and didnât feel so good.
She used to work in a hotel, so she rarely sat down for the whole day. As a result, she did not get a cushion like her other colleagues. Without support for so long, her back ached so much it could not even stay straight.
âWant me to massage for you?â Kevan asked as he drew out a sheet of tissue to cken his hand.
âNo neec, no Lanssa quickly waved her hand. âItâll be line after Iâve slept.â
Her waist was the most sensitive part of her body, Kevan had only touched her ankle and it made her heart go crazy. If he touched her waistâLarissa was worried that she could not handle il.
Thankfully, Kevan did not push it âSleep early, then.â He reluctantly moved her leg onto the bed. âIf your waist still hurts tomorrow, Iâll massage it for you.â
âOkay.â Larissa agreed quickly, but she was thinking that no matter how uncomfortable she was tomorrow, she would never say a thing!
The next day, the morning seemed to repeat from yesterdayâexcept that Wendy was not there.
Before leaving the house, Larissa ignored the persuasion from both Kevan and Aster, insisting on changing out of her ankleâlength down jacket to the latest Burberry windbreaker. It was matched with a thin white shirt that would not keep her warm as well as a pair of wide- legged trousers. Such a mature and elegant ollice lady look naturally could not be ruined by the furry Ugg loafers.
The swell on her ankle was almost gone from the combined efforts of Kevan and Lewis during these two days. Larissa boldly changed into a pair of thin high heels. Under the unhappy stares of Kevan and Aster, Larissa threw back a âItâs none of your business,â before rushina out of the house with her bag.
Aster stared helplessly at Larissaâs retreating figure. He turned to Kevan for help aller a moment.
âDaddy, say something to Mommy! How can she be like that?â
Kevan pressed his lips together, but his face did not show much emotion. âYour mommyâs an adult. She can take responsibility for her own actions,â he said.
The truth is, Larissa regretted it after walking two steps out. Although the swell was none, the pain remained. But she had already thrown out the harsh words, so she could only force hersell to bear it in front of those two QUYS.
Kewan held Asterâs hand while also carrying his little schoolbag in his other hand, He stood silently behind Larissa and wasted for the elevator with her.
Aster was still grumbling. âMommyâs too naughty! Your legâs not okay yet! How can you wear heels?
What if you twist it againâ
Larissa tumed to glare at him. âDonât Jinx me!â
Westoniaâs land was very expensive. The apartment parking lot was built under the building. The moment they exited the elevator, the wind blew by. Larissa was so cold that she shivered, her arms automatically hugging her body.