Afraid that Marilyn would wait too long, Larissa only worked overtime for half an hour. Then, she turned off her computer. She put the statements and reports that were not yet typed into the slideshow into her bag. She intended to finish the slideshow at home."Let's go," she said to Marilyn once she was packed."So soon?" Marilyn had been playing with her phone while waiting for Larissa. When she heard Larissa speak, she put down her phone in surprise."Yeah." Larissa smiled. "It's late, and I feel a little hungry.""Me too." Marilyn rubbed her stomach. Then, she walked over to Larissa and hugged her arm, and dragged her away quickly. "Let's go then!"…Marilyn must have been really hungry because she drove her car like crazy.Westonia was like Bartham. The traffic was awful. Marilyn's pink smart car was able to weave among the crowd size to its size. Soon, they reached Queensway.The restaurant they wanted to go to was on the main road of Queensway. It was a really obvious sh

Larissa recognized that unique profile picture at once. The background was an endless night sky. There was a golden crescent moon in the middle of it with bright stars nearby.This was Aster's art homework from last week. According to him, the name of this painting was called "Mommy and Me." Larissa was like the gentle moon that was always by the little stars' sides.Larissa thought that the person who liked her post was Aster. Just as she was amazed by his speed, she was greeted by Kevan's name when she tapped into the notifications tab.It was not strange for Kevan to like her post. Yet, the fact that he used Aster's profile picture, one that had such a significant meaning, made her feel strange.Marilyn had already put down her phone and started eating. Every bite made her moan in satisfaction."Larissa! C'mon, try this! It's so good!"Larissa jolted as she looked away from Kevan's profile picture. "Sure." She smiled and shoved her phone back into her bag.She was anxious

Kevan was wearing a light gray sweatshirt. The sleeves were rolled up to his elbows."How come you're back so early?" He was wiping his hands dry with a paper towel as he walked out of the kitchen.Larissa kicked off her heels. She walked toward Kevan with Aster."It's just dinner." She took the chance to throw her handbag onto the couch. She asked Kevan, "How about you two? Have you eaten?""We just finished," Kevan replied. "I was washing the dishes."Larissa froze as she looked at his hands. They were red because of the cold tap water. She hurriedly reminded him, "We have a dishwasher!""The dishwasher isn't as clean as my washing." Kevan's voice was mild, but his weird personality was on full display. Larissa knew how bad his clean freakishness was. She sighed. "Use hot water, at least!"Kevan threw the balled-up paper towel into the trash bin far away from him while standing where he was."It's fine." He stared at Larissa. "It's not cold.""Your hands are already this red

Larissa's body jolted. She backed away automatically. But just as she had taken a step, her back was pressed up against the wet door, and her shirt was immediately drenched. The cotton fabric stuck to her skin, and it became transparent.Kevan walked closer to her. His face became clearer in the steam.Larissa was like a mouse that was caught by a cat. She trembled in the corner. "Don't—don't come here," she warned him ineffectively. "My ankle is fine. I don't need your help."Kevan watched her. Then, he held out his hand to her. "Come." His voice was very light, but there was a threatening tone to it.Larissa's hand was already on the door handle. Her brain was calculating the chances of successfully escaping.Kevan took one step forward and had her in his arms in a bridal carry before she could open the door.Larissa screamed so loudly that one's ears could have exploded.Kevan looked at her and reminded her, "Be quiet, don't scare Aster."Larissa immediately covered her mout

Larissa did not sleep well. Previously, she was so cold that she was shivering. Alas, now she was so hot that she kept sweating.Still, there was a somewhat cold hand that kept holding hers. It gave her strength.When she woke up, the house was still dark. She stared at the ceiling for a while before she woke up fully. As usual, she rolled over to get her phone. But a strong grip pulled her back the moment she moved.Larissa hissed before getting a good look at what it was. Only then did she notice the dark figure half-lying on the bed. Even though she could not see the person's face, she knew it was Kevan.He was sleeping with one arm pillowing his head. He was sitting on the floor in a twisted position so that he could stretch out his legs.Her heart aching for him, Larissa pushed him using their joined hands. "Wake up!"Kevan did not sleep very deeply. He woke up the moment she called him. "You're awake?" He sat up. His voice was hoarse from sleep. Without waiting for Larissa