Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 513

Larissa sighed deeply.

Aster turned to look at her with concern and asked, “Mommy, what’s wrong?”

Pursing her lips, Larissa ran through what she was going to say in her head before voicing it to Aster. “Aster, will you be disappointed if I turned up alone to the Fun Family Sports Day tomorrow?”

He seemed momentarily stunned, probably not expecting Larissa to bring up this topic.

“Can’t I get Uncle Kevan to come with us?” he asked.

Larissa hardened her heart and emphasized firmly. “Uncle Kevan’s not your dad. You can’t rely on him for everything. It is not his responsibility or obligation to help you out all the time.”

The excitement in Aster’s eyes died down immediately.

Hanging his head, he replied in a low voice that was filled with disappointment, “Well Mommy can come alone. I won’t be unhappy about 11.”

both gratified and sorry for him at the same time.

twitched as she thought of comforting him, but

fulfill his wish.

they got in the

in the backseat and stared out of

glanced at him and saw how miserable Aster seemed, her firm

the evening, Kevan came to their

time, he didn’t come empty–handed, nor was

cage with

cats that I told you about yesterday. It go downstairs and bring up their cat food and the litter

Kevan’s hand and exclaimed with excitement. “Til

numerous times to let him have a pet, but she always refused his

Wendy were too

you convince my mommy?” Aster stared at

was your

never let me have a pel! The reason she decided to have pets must be

on him, even