The hospital gowns were all the same. Just based on him and her alone, the feeling one could get from the way they wore these gowns was immensely different. With her, it was just a regular hospital gown; with him, it was like a new line of haute couture that came from a high-end luxury brand's latest season. Even the cheap fabric somehow became classier.
Mrs. Griffin was stunned for two seconds before she grinned, a hand over her mouth. "What a handsome young man!" She did not forget to tease Larissa too. "You're in luck, Lari, dear!"
"We're not in that kind of relationship …" Larissa quickly denied it while looking at Kevan at the same time. He was smiling at her, his expression calm, but his eyes seemed to show a hint of … disappointment?
"Yeah, yeah, I know!" Mrs. Griffin gave her an "I get it" look while also "considerately" leaving the room to let them have the space. "Have a nice time chatting! I'll be going out for a stroll."
…
When Larissa and Kevan were alone, the atmosphere would usually become rather awkward.
The both of them wondered what subject they should start talking about. Finally, Larissa decided. "You …"
"You …"
Her words overlapped with Kevan's. Stunned, the both of them smiled weakly as they let the other have the floor: "You first."
The air stilled again.
Larissa sucked in a deep breath. "Me first, I guess."
Kevan nodded. "Alright."
"How did you get here?" Larissa asked.
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