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

move first as I have

you still

had arranged for accommodation in the neighboring apartment

Dylan seemed disappointed.

meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t you join me?” He invited

offer. “We’ve

another reason to tag along

the bags for you!”

no need,” Larissa insisted, “I’m just going to buy a box

box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the shopping cart before heading

actual fact, she had many more things to buy. She decided to come back

her

Dylan ignored her continuous protests and refused to pay any mind to her aversion. He insisted on paying for

me walk you home. It’s too late at night, and it’s not

patience. Annoyed, she warned him seriously, “Dylan, I do not want to have any connection with anyone from my past,

of his glasses, the usual glint in his eyes was nowhere to

saying we’re no

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