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

I have other things to buy.”

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

had arranged for accommodation in the neighboring apartment complex.”

Dylan seemed disappointed.

meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why

Larissa declined the offer.

to find another reason to tag along with them.

bags for you!”

going to buy a box

to the imported goods section and grabbed a box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the shopping cart before heading

She decided to

her

any mind to her aversion. He insisted on

too late at night, and it’s not safe for both of you to

not want to have

of his glasses, the usual glint

saying we’re no longer

was getting pricked by needles. The stabbing pain spread throughout her body as Larissa bit her lower