Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 401

Larissa had the exact same thought. She assumed Dylan had returned to Covenford.

“I’m in Bartham for a business trip, so I will be leaving in a few days,” Larissa said with a polite

smile as she discreetly pulled her hand out of his grasp.

The hope that ignited a flame in Dylan’s eyes faded quickly. I see…”

Trailing off, he shifted his gaze onto Aster, who was sitting in the shopping cart

Although he was still little and not yet fully grown, his facial features strongly resembled Larissa’s.

A sudden thought popped into Dylan’s head.

His eyes widened, and Dylan pointed at Aster incredulously. ‘Is he your son?”

Larissa made up a lie unflinchingly. “He’s the son of my best friend and also my godson. His mom is on a month–long business trip and entrusted him into my care. However, I suddenly received an order to go on a business trip as well on short notice; that’s why I had to bring him along.”

Dylan had his doubts about her explanation. It was impossible for her best friend’s son to resemble her so closely

want to have any more contact with Dylan “I’ll make a move first as I have other things to buy.” She quickly pushed the shopping cart in

up to her in a hurry. “Are you still living in the same place as before?”

head. “My company had arranged for accommodation

Dylan seemed disappointed.

some groceries and steak for my meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t you join me?” He

hesitation, Larissa declined the offer. “We’ve already eaten ”

another reason to tag along with them. “What do you need to

bags for you!”

just going to buy a box of oatmeal. It’s not heavy at

of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it

She decided to come

her

ignored her continuous protests and refused to pay any mind to her aversion.

and it’s not safe for both of you to walk alone,” Dylan

him seriously, “Dylan, I do not want to have any connection

smile on Dylan’s face slowly faded. Behind the lenses of his glasses, the usual glint in his eyes was nowhere

we’re no longer friends?”

if it was getting pricked by needles. The stabbing pain spread throughout her body