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.

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

and Larissa to hear in the silent night. Kevan stole a glance al Larissa and noticed

of breaking the silence, he tumed around and headed to the stairs. Nothing he said would only make the atmosphere

awkward.

Aster on the bed, a pair of arms wrapped

whined, “Daddy,

he could sense Larissa’s troubled gaze landing on him. Meanwhile,

longing for his father

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 a bit sellish or if she should sacrifice for her

eyes asking Larissa

trying to pry Asters grip open. Before she could exert any

having a nightmare.