Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 715

When they got in the car, Larissa patted Aster’s back and said, “Alright, you can look up now.”

Aster looked up from Larissa’s neck, showing his red and puffy eyes. He stared with curiosity at everything in the car, including the strange old man sitting beside Larissa,

“Mommy, who is this person? He poked Larissa’s arm and spoke in a low tone.

Gary panicked a little when he was singled out by Aster.

Gary stammered, but his tongue seemed to be tied. He couldn’t even string a sentence together.

Larissa completed his sentence for him. “He is my father, and your grandpa.”

Aster took in what Larissa said without difficulty. He turned to Gary and greeted him with a sweet smile, “Grandpa

Gary’s body jerked involuntarily at how easily Aster accepted him. Tears welled in his eyes, and Gary’s lips trembled as he replied in a hoarse voice. “Nice to meet you. Aster!

state. Touched by the emotional scene, she lowered her head and told Aster, “Grandpa

strangers. He looked at Gary and nodded.

for a second time. He blinked, and tears immediately rolled down his cheeks.

exclaimed, “Mommy! Grandpa’s crying!” He struggled to get out of Larissa’s arms and sat on Gary’s lap, wiping the tears away from his eyes.

of pocket money! I’ll

gentle voice, but the tears continued falling

squeeze out a smile, Gary said in a trembling voice, “I don’t need your pocket money. I’m just

would you cry if you’re happy? Aster asked, puzzled, but no

some time. With Aster on

conversation was focused on Aster’s day. Regardless of how childish the topic was or how bland the jokes were. Gary listened to Aster’s

the conversation. Although the three of them were sitting in the backseat,

a little jealous at how close they

couldn’t be

she always wanted–a harmonious and loving family

trips to move all the