Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 382

"Severe Injuries Render Microworks Corporation's President Kevan Rogers in Coma, Chances of Permanent Vegetative Condition."

This headline dominated all major websites after someone leaked the information. Due to this, the shares of Microworks Corporation plummeted by 10% in a single day. While Larissa was not worried for Kevan, she anticipated a tumultuous situation at the Rogers household. As expected, Violet gave her a call in the afternoon.

"Lari, what's going on with Kevan? Is the news true?" Violet's anxiousness and worry resonated through the phone.

Larissa couldn't hide it from her. "It's true."

Violet fell silent for a while, and Larissa could hear her breathing quicken, growing heavier. Soon, her voice broke with tears. "Kevan … Where is he now?"

After that, Larissa told her the hospital address and ward number. Before she could comfort Violet, the call was disconnected. Larissa pursed her lips and put the phone back in the drawer.

When Larissa got home after work, she pushed open the door to see the room lit up. Shocked, her eyes widened, and her heart skipped a beat. Soon, she noticed a pair of heels that she recognized as Violet's. The excitement in her heart turned into a sense of foreboding, as if dark clouds had gathered within.

Violet was feeding the cat. When she saw Larissa, she put down the can and got up.

"Larissa, come. Take a seat." She pulled her over to the couch. Her voice was a little hoarse, and her eyes were red and swollen. She must have cried at the hospital.

"A-Are you okay?" Larissa asked, her own distress evident in her voice.

"I'm fine." Violet forced a smile.

"I'm that Kevan is alive, and I find solace in that."

Knowing what she would say, Larissa interrupted her, "I'm not angry, and I don't hate Kevan. So you don't need to apologize. My only regret is that I met Kevan too late, and I'm saddened that I can't be your daughter-in-law."

Every word Larissa spoke came straight from her heart. She finally felt the motherly love and affection of a loving family she had longed for and was truly reluctant to let go of such a good mother-in-law. Unfortunately—

"I would love to take you in as my goddaughter, but—" Violet smiled wistfully.

"I'm worried you might think of the failed marriage with Kevan every time you see me. So forget about that. However, you will always be welcome to visit me whenever you miss me. I'll prepare a table filled with your favorite dishes."

"Okay!" Larissa hugged her, unable to hold back her tears any longer.

With a heavy heart, she called out to Violet one last time, her voice filled with sadness and gratitude. "Mom, goodbye."