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.

tightly, her lips twitched as she thought of comforting him, but in the

she could fulfill his wish.

in the car, Aster’s mood

in the backseat and stared out of the

miserable Aster seemed, her firm resolve began to

came

he didn’t come empty–handed, nor was

cage with two sleeping Ragdoll cats inside.

cat food and the litter box.” Putting the cage on the floor near the door, Kevan turned

hand and exclaimed with

times to let him

was simple. Pets required time to care for, she and Wendy were

mommy?” Aster stared at Kevan with admiration in

Kevan said. “I didn’t persuade her, It was your mom’s own decision to have a

possible? Mommy would never let me have a pel! The reason she decided to have

flattery and praise that Aster showered on him, even though he