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

tomorrow.”

a gentle

as he drove

place.”

was momentarily distracted as he unwrapped a packet of cookies

harmonious lather and son duo in the back seat through the rearview mirror.

about

locking eyes with Dylan. “Why do you ask?”

Aster. “How are you going to

expression remained composed as he clarified, “They’ve met Aster before. They know he’s

that they didn’t know Aster was

had numerous other questions.

asking them in Aster’s presence, so he

parents‘ house, Dylan gradually

the brakes and turned to Kevan. “There’s someone at the gate. What’s

in conversation

much attention to the road ahead.

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dressed but disheveled woman standing at the

holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than Maria.

the heavy iron gate with her knile.

voice was strained as she shouted, “Give me back my

such a situation, cowered in

who is she?” he asked

someone

his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t

and asked Kevan, “Should we

nodded in