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

you still living in

company had arranged for accommodation in the

Dylan seemed disappointed.

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

hesitation, Larissa declined the offer. “We’ve already eaten

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

bags

“I’m just going to buy a box of oatmeal. It’s not heavy at

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

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

her trail.

to her aversion. He insisted on

it’s not safe for both of you to walk alone,” Dylan

“Dylan, I do not want

slowly faded. Behind the lenses of his glasses, the usual glint in his eyes was nowhere to be seen. Instead,

we’re no longer friends?” he

heart felt as if it was getting pricked by needles. The stabbing pain spread

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