Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 927

Kevan noticed Dylan’s hesitation and decided to take matters into his own hands.

He lifted Aster and placed him firmly in Dylan’s lap.

“Lock the doors and keep him safe,” he instructed with determination before jumping out of the car without further ado.

“Hey-* Dylan tried to intervene but it was too late.

He watched as Kevan strode purposefully toward the commotion,

“Damn it! Dylan muttered in frustration,

Following Kevan’s instructions, he locked the car doors but remained uneasy.

“Uncle Dylan, where did Daddy go?” Aster asked with a worried expression.

Dylan shifted his gaze away from Kevan, mustering a forced smile.

“Well… he is not feeling well and needs to use the neighbor’s restroom.”

Hr concocted a poor excuse.

Aster responded with a simple “On” and lowered his head, obediently nestling in Dylan’s arms.

It was unclear whether he believed the excuse or not.

The sound of the knife striking the gate abruptly stopped.

“You’ve finally decided to show your face! You freeloading ingrate! Give me back my Edmund!”

Dylan trembled upon hearing the shout.

darted toward the source of the commotion behind him.

make out any

both hands, assuring him. “It’ll be okay soon.”

to last much longer.

continued until the shrill sound of

increasingly restless.

he restrained

minutes. Kevan’s silhouette reappeared in the rearview mirror.

the car window and asked, “What’s the situation?”

responded calmly, “Everything’s

sirens gradually faded into the distance.

back to Kevan’s

to be seenc presumably, the police had taken her

rang the doorbell A cautious voice from

“It’s me, Kevan.”

gale slowly opened

window, Kevan instructed Dylan, “Go park

“What about Aster?”

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lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing

a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than

the gale!” Maria pounded on the heavy iron gate

shouted, “Give me back my

a situation, cowered in Kevan’s

who is she?” he asked in a hushed

whispered, “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 the

in agreement.

of them remained seated in the