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.

head, he replied in a low voice that was filled with disappointment, “Well Mommy can come alone. I won’t

and understanding Aster was, Larissa felt both gratified and sorry for him at the same time.

her lips twitched as she thought of

way that she could fulfill his wish. Nothing she

in the car, Aster’s mood

quietly in the backseat and stared out of the window

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

came to their home

time, he didn’t come empty–handed,

carried a large cage with

their cat food and the litter box.” Putting the cage on the floor near the door, Kevan turned around to

with

to let

care for, she and Wendy were too busy to even make time

Kevan, how did you convince my mommy?” Aster

didn’t persuade her, It was your mom’s own decision to have