Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 401

Chapter 401

Larissa had the exact same thought. She assumed Dylan had returned to Covenford.

“I’m in Bartham for a business trip, so I will be leaving in a few days,” Larissa said with a polite

smile as she discreetly pulled her hand out of his grasp.

The hope that ignited a flame in Dylan’s eyes faded quickly. I see…”

Trailing off, he shifted his gaze onto Aster, who was sitting in the shopping cart

Although he was still little and not yet fully grown, his facial features strongly resembled

Larissa’s.

A sudden thought popped into Dylan’s head.

His eyes widened, and Dylan pointed at Aster incredulously. ‘Is he your son?”

Larissa made up a lie unflinchingly. “He’s the son of my best friend and also my godson. His mom is on a month–long business trip and entrusted him into my care. However, I suddenly received an order to go on a business trip as well on short notice; that’s why I had to bring him along.”

had his doubts about her explanation. It was impossible for her best

her so

Dylan “I’ll make a move first as I have other

She quickly pushed the shopping cart in

“Are you still living in the same place as

shook her head. “My company had arranged for accommodation

apartment complex.”

Dylan seemed disappointed.

to get some groceries and steak for my meal. Since we’ve run into each other, why don’t you join me?” He invited

offer. “We’ve already

Dylan struggled to find another reason to tag along with them. “What do

carry the bags

insisted, “I’m just going to buy a box of oatmeal.

box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the shopping cart before heading toward the checkout

things to buy. She

her

protests and refused to pay any mind to her aversion. He insisted on paying for her shopping and

you home. It’s too late at night, and it’s not safe for both of

argued.

warned him seriously, “Dylan, I do

connection with anyone from my

face slowly faded. Behind the lenses of his glasses, the usual glint in

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