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.

that was filled with disappointment, “Well Mommy can come

both gratified and sorry for him at the same time.

she thought of comforting him, but

his wish. Nothing she

the moment they got in the

quietly in the backseat and stared out of the window at the passing

glanced at him and saw how miserable Aster seemed, her

the evening, Kevan came to their

empty–handed, nor was he

carried a large cage with two sleeping Ragdoll cats

you about yesterday. It go downstairs and bring up their cat food and the litter box.”

exclaimed with excitement. “Til go with your

times to let him have

and Wendy were too

mommy?” Aster stared at Kevan with admiration in

said. “I didn’t persuade her, It was