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.

always be with you as stars in the sky,”

she had said to

but smile at his solemn expression.

your own good!”

nose playfully. “You’re getting too smart

wasn’t in the mood to cook dinner, so she decided to order takeout.

when he saw Larissa slumped Estlessly

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

the commotion that the

when Aster’s phone call came, he immediately instructed his

turned the car around.

Kevan asked Aster, “What

help feeling anxious as Aster’s lone sounded

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

dinner for me.”

how deeply affected

could think of who had passed

phone call, Violet briefly mentioned Larissa’s visit to the

realized her slip of the tongue and quickly changed the topic.