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.”

Larissa felt both gratified and sorry for him at the

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

way that she could fulfill his wish.

in the car, Aster’s mood was

and stared out of the window at the passing

and saw how miserable Aster seemed, her firm resolve began to waver.

evening, Kevan came to their home again.

come empty–handed, nor was he alone.

with two sleeping

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

exclaimed with excitement.

numerous times to

was simple. Pets required time to care for, she and Wendy were too busy to even make time for Aster, let

Aster stared

didn’t persuade her, It was your mom’s own decision to have a pet.”

even more surprised. “How is that possible? Mommy would never let me have a pel! The reason she decided to have pets must

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