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

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

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

head. “My company had arranged for accommodation in

Dylan seemed disappointed.

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

declined the offer. “We’ve already

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

the bags for

no need,” Larissa insisted, “I’m just going to buy a box of oatmeal. It’s

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

to buy. She decided to come back later in order to

her

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

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

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

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

you saying we’re no longer friends?” he asked.

heart felt as if it was getting pricked by