Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo
Chapter 383

"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."

Distressed, Larissa held her hand tightly.

Violet adjusted her emotion, looking somewhat embarrassed. "I came here to talk to you about Kevan. I've just found out that Ruby is pregnant with his child."

Larissa knew that Violet had long awaited the arrival of a grandchild, and now, her wishes had finally come true. However, as Larissa looked at Violet's face, she couldn't detect a trace of joy on her face.

"I chose to ignore it when Kevan and Ruby were getting close. It was a selfish decision on my part. I had hoped that Kevan would come to his senses one day and your marriage with him would last. But now.. I feel ashamed," Violet admitted, her head lowered, unable to meet Larissa's gaze.

"I don't like Ruby, and I'll never allow her into the Rogers family. However, she's carrying Kevan's child, the heir to the Rogers bloodline. So, I can't forsake the child and let it suffer with Ruby. Also, I won't ask you to endure it and raise another woman's child. Lari, why don't you consider divorcing Kevan? I'm afraid he may never wake up, and you deserve to break free and pursue true happiness for yourself." Violet was sincere.

Larissa could understand her sorrows and held no resentment toward her. She lowered her gaze and said, "I signed the divorce papers last night. Dylan gave it to me and said Kevan had prepared it in advance."

Violet was taken aback and looked at Larissa with guilt. "Lari-"

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."