Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 493

Gradually. Larissa’s colleagues recovered from their shock just now and whispered among themselves. “I never expected there would be such chaos within a prestigious family like the Rogers.”

In fact, their curiosity was piqued when they heard Lana mention Larissa’s name.

However, Larissa was their superior. No matter how curious they were, they didn’t dare lo inquire personally about her connection to the Rogers family.

When she retumed to the hotel, it was almost time to pick Aster up from kindergarten.

With a heavy heart, Larissa barely could muster up a smile when she saw Asler at kindergarten.

Noticing her unusual state. Aster clung to Larissa’s leg anxiously, asking over and over again, “Mommy, what’s wrong?”

Larissa caressed his head and explained. “I’m feeling a little sad as one of Mommy’s elderly relatives passed away.”

Aster knew what she meant.

He immediately quietened down and held Larissa’s hand lightly.

sad. Those who have passed away will always be with you as stars in the sky,” Aster comforted her, repeating the

she had said to him before.

help but smile at his

your own good!”

playfully. “You’re getting too smart

to cook dinner, so she

slumped Estlessly on the couch, staring

back to his room and called Kevan. “Uncle Kevan, please

hearing about the

Aster’s phone call came, he immediately instructed

swillly turned the

Kevan asked Aster, “What happened to your mommy?”

help feeling anxious as Aster’s lone sounded like something terrible had

Mommy’s elderly relatives passed away, and she’s really sad.” Aster’s eyes welled up with tears.

for

was evident how deeply affected she was.

of

their phone call, Violet briefly mentioned

slip of the