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

first as I have other things

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

arranged for accommodation in the neighboring apartment

Dylan seemed disappointed.

I planned to get some groceries and steak for my meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t you join me?” He

hesitation, Larissa declined the offer.

to tag along with them. “What

carry the bags for you!”

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

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

many more things to buy. She decided to come back later in order

off her

mind to her aversion. He insisted on paying for

at night, and it’s not safe for both

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

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

you saying we’re no

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