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.”

doubts about her explanation. It was impossible for

so closely

contact with Dylan “I’ll make a move first as I have

buy.” She quickly pushed the

a hurry. “Are you still living in the same place as

her head. “My company had arranged for

apartment complex.”

Dylan seemed disappointed.

had dinner? I planned 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 eaten

another reason to tag along with them. “What

bags for

no need,” Larissa insisted, “I’m just going to buy a

the imported goods section and grabbed a box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the shopping cart before heading toward the checkout

to buy. She decided to come back

her

Dylan ignored her continuous protests and refused to pay any mind to her aversion. He insisted on paying for her shopping and grabbed the bags, carrying them for her

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

argued.

she warned him seriously, “Dylan, I do not

connection with anyone from my past,

faded. Behind the lenses of his glasses, the usual

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