Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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Chapter 513

Larissa sighed deeply.

Aster turned to look at her with concern and asked, “Mommy, what’s wrong?”

Pursing her lips, Larissa ran through what she was going to say in her head before voicing it to Aster. “Aster, will you be disappointed if I turned up alone to the Fun Family Sports Day tomorrow?”

He seemed momentarily stunned, probably not expecting Larissa to bring up this topic.

“Can’t I get Uncle Kevan to come with us?” he asked.

Larissa hardened her heart and emphasized firmly. “Uncle Kevan’s not your dad. You can’t rely on him for everything. It is not his responsibility or obligation to help you out all the time.”

The excitement in Aster’s eyes died down immediately.

low voice that was filled with

Larissa felt both gratified

thought of comforting him, but in the end, she

way that she could fulfill his wish. Nothing she said could

the car, Aster’s mood

backseat and stared out of

him and saw how miserable Aster seemed, her firm resolve began

came to their home again.

time, he didn’t come empty–handed, nor was

carried a large cage with two sleeping Ragdoll cats inside.

mom’s cats that I told you about yesterday. It go downstairs and bring up their cat food and the litter box.” Putting

and exclaimed with excitement. “Til go with

Larissa numerous times to let him have a pet, but she always refused

Pets required time to care for, she and Wendy were too busy to even make time for Aster, let alone

you convince my mommy?” Aster stared at Kevan

It was your mom’s own