Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 926

The man realized his mistake and chuckled awkwardly.

“Hey, my apologies, Mr. Lewis,” he said, carefully extending his apology, before swiftly changing the topic, saying, “Mr. Lewis, will you all be riding in my car, or how would you like to proceed?”

His use of ‘you all Included Kevan and Aster, who had been sticking close to Larissa.

Lewis pulled Larissa aside and stated, “It will just be the two of us.”

“Get it! Sure thing!” The man took the initiative to help with the luggage cart

He smiled as he continued. “My car is parked outside. So, please follow me for a short walk”

Larissa turned to Dylan and inquired. “What about you?”

“My car is parked on the basement level We’re headed in different directions.” Dylan replied, gesturing casually behind him.

Larissa tumed her attention to Aster.

She embraced I m and planted a kiss on his cheek.

She ruffled his hair as she advised. “Be a good boy and listen to Daddy, I have to work today, but I’ll come see you tomorrow.”

Aster nadded in understanding.

She then exchanged a glance with Kevan, who was also looking at her.

In his jet–black eyes, there was a subtle hint of reluctance.

“Well

you tomorrow.” Larissa

tomorrow,” Kevan replied. He had a gentle

Dylan inquired as he

parents‘ place.” Kevan responded.

he unwrapped a

the harmonious lather and son duo in the back seat

about this?”

eyes with Dylan. “Why

Aster. “How are you going to

“They’ve met Aster before. They know he’s Larissa’s son.”

they didn’t know Aster was

had numerous other questions.

in Aster’s presence, so he simply

they neared Kevan’s parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed

hit the brakes and turned to Kevan.

had been engaged in conversation with Aster throughout the journey.

much attention to the

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there was a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at the courtyard gate.

holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

none other

on the heavy

she shouted, “Give me back

a situation, cowered in Kevan’s arms.

who is she?” he asked

“She’s someone who isn’t well.”

gently shielded Aster’s eyes with his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t need to be

phone and asked Kevan, “Should we call

in agreement.