Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 499

Aster fidgeted and asked, “Mommy, is Uncle Kevan feeling better?”

“I guess.” Larissa was not too sure, but Kevan was sleeping well, and he did not say anything crazy. He had to feel much better now.

“You guess?” Aster was not satisfied with her answer and he scolded her with a serious demeanor which was not quite fitting for his age.” Mommy, how could you be so irresponsible?”

Larissa raised an eyebrow. “What?

Aster pushed her. “Hurry and go take care of Uncle Kevan! What if he relapses or something? I can sleep on my own, I don’t need you to sleep with me!

“What are you talking about?” Larissa closed her eyes and yawned widely. “I’m tired. If you’re so worried about your Uncle Kevan, feel free to go over and take care of him yourself.”

escaped from her arms. Larissa squinted at him and saw him get out of bed from the

going to stay with Uncle Kevan! He ran out of the bedroom in his slippers, pitter–pattering across the space.

door opening. He did

the person’s footsteps were so much more hurried compared to Larissa’s. Soon, the side

Kevan’s nose.

meant for kids. He wiggled underneath Kevan’s covers and into his arms. hugging him. His soft little body was a bit cold. Afraid that

satisfied he was. Uncle Kevan was handsome, and he was good to him and his mommy.

scorching gaze fixed on his face, Kevan could not stop himself from opening his eyes.

Kevan was stunned.

bashful. But soon, he was staring openly at Kevan again, and he asked. “Uncle Kevan, are you feeling

smiled and said. “Much

Aster grinned, his eyes scrunching up from his joy. “Mommy is really worried about you, so she

care of you.”

person. This kid was honestly ingenious indeed. He