Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

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Chapter 516

Kevan stayed quiet. He knew better than anyone how stubbom Larissa could be.

On top of that, it was not the best time to pursue her–his intention was just to test the waters and gauge how open she was to the idea. As expected, she was still the same as before, unwilling to give him even the slightest chance. She probably trusted him even less than before–after all, he had hurt her in so many ways in the past.

His amnesia could barely allow him to be around her; il couldn’t bring her to let her guard down. Although he had dug his own grave in the situation, he didn’t regret his choice. For her salety, nothing else mattered.

The car soon pulled into the compound of Larissa’s residence. Kevan got out of the car first to pick up Aster, who was still sleeping, from the backseat. Suspended in mid–air, Aster let out a groan of discomfort as he opened his heavy eyelids.

In the dim light of the street lamps, he could barely make out Kevan’s lace.

embrace Keyan’s neck. Burying his head into his shoulder. he peacefully closed

spoke softly, it was loud enough for both Kevan and Larissa to hear in the silent night. Kevan stole a glance al Larissa and noticed how

tumed around and headed to the stairs. Nothing

awkward.

the bed, a pair of arms wrapped

whined, “Daddy,

gaze landing on him. Meanwhile, Larissa’s mind was in

longing for his father made her heart ache.

a significant impact on her life–she was content with her current state and wouldn’t want it to change in any way. She didn’t know if she ought to be a bit

around, his eyes asking Larissa what they

open. Before she could exert any lorce, Aster started crying out “Daddy! I’m scared!

be having a nightmare.

here.” Kevan said, lifting him up and tenderly palling his back. “Don’t be afraid.”

Aster soor stopped crying, only sniffling occasionally, Larissa fetched a tissue to