Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 516

Kevan stayed quiet. He knew better than anyone how stubbom Larissa could be.

On top of that, it was not the best time to pursue her–his intention was just to test the waters and gauge how open she was to the idea. As expected, she was still the same as before, unwilling to give him even the slightest chance. She probably trusted him even less than before–after all, he had hurt her in so many ways in the past.

His amnesia could barely allow him to be around her; il couldn’t bring her to let her guard down. Although he had dug his own grave in the situation, he didn’t regret his choice. For her salety, nothing else mattered.

The car soon pulled into the compound of Larissa’s residence. Kevan got out of the car first to pick up Aster, who was still sleeping, from the backseat. Suspended in mid–air, Aster let out a groan of discomfort as he opened his heavy eyelids.

In the dim light of the street lamps, he could barely make out Kevan’s lace.

murmuring solty as he reached out his arms to embrace Keyan’s neck. Burying his head into his shoulder. he peacefully closed his eyes

was loud enough for both Kevan and Larissa to hear in the silent night. Kevan stole a glance al Larissa and noticed how she had frozen and tensed when it happened.

and headed to the stairs. Nothing he said would only make the

awkward.

Kevan placed Aster on the bed, a pair of arms wrapped tightly around his neck as soon as he let

“Daddy, don’t

troubled gaze landing on him.

father made her

deny his wish, but doing so would undoubtedly have a significant impact on her life–she was content with her current state and wouldn’t want it to change in any way. She didn’t know if she ought to be

Larissa what they ought

grip open. Before she could exert any lorce, Aster

be having a