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

“Are you still living in the same place as before?” he

company had arranged for accommodation

Dylan seemed disappointed.

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

declined the offer. “We’ve

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

carry the bags for

buy

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

things to buy. She decided to come back later in

off her trail.

any mind to her

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

Annoyed, she warned him seriously, “Dylan, I do not want to

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

saying we’re no

if it was getting pricked by