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

make a move first as I have other things to buy.” She quickly pushed

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

head. “My company had arranged for accommodation in the neighboring

Dylan seemed disappointed.

and steak for my meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t

Larissa declined the offer. “We’ve already eaten

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

the bags for you!”

insisted, “I’m just going to buy a box of

section and grabbed a box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the

had many more things to buy. She decided

off her trail.

other hand, Dylan ignored her continuous protests and refused to pay any mind to her

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

I do not want to have any connection with anyone from my past, even you. Do

the usual glint in his eyes was nowhere to be seen.

saying we’re no

her heart felt as if it was getting pricked by needles.