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

as she thought of comforting him, but in the end, she

his wish. Nothing she said could

the moment they got in the car, Aster’s

sat quietly in the backseat and stared out of the window at the passing scenery.

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

evening, Kevan came to their home

time, he didn’t come empty–handed,

with two sleeping Ragdoll

I told you about yesterday. It go downstairs and bring up their cat food and the litter box.” Putting the cage on the floor near the door, Kevan turned around to go downstairs again.

with

had asked Larissa numerous times to let him have a pet, but

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

you convince my mommy?” Aster stared at Kevan

said. “I didn’t persuade her, It was your mom’s

a pel! The

Aster showered on him, even though he knew deep down that it