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.” Larissa said.

a gentle

inquired as he drove

place.” Kevan

distracted as he unwrapped a packet of cookies for Aster.

duo in the back seat through the

sure about this?”

with Dylan. “Why do

are you going to explain to them…

as he clarified, “They’ve met Aster before. They know he’s Larissa’s

they didn’t know Aster

had numerous other questions.

from asking them in Aster’s presence, so

Kevan’s parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed down the

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

conversation with Aster throughout

pay much attention to the road ahead.

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a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at the

was holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than

Maria pounded on the heavy iron gate with

was strained as she shouted, “Give me back my Edmund!”

unfamiliar with such a situation, cowered in

she?” he asked in a hushed

“She’s someone

his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t need to be scared,

his phone and asked Kevan, “Should we call the

in agreement.