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

contact with Dylan “I’ll make a move first as I have other things

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

“My company had arranged for accommodation in

Dylan seemed disappointed.

for my meal. Since we’ve run into each

the offer. “We’ve already

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

the bags for you!”

no need,” Larissa insisted, “I’m just going to buy a box of oatmeal. It’s not heavy

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

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

her

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

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

warned him seriously, “Dylan, I do not want to have any connection with anyone from my

on Dylan’s face slowly faded. Behind the lenses of his glasses, the usual glint in his eyes was nowhere to be seen. Instead, his eyes were filled with

you saying we’re no longer friends?” he

her fists, and her heart felt as if it was getting pricked by needles. The stabbing pain spread throughout her body as Larissa