Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 524

Larissa crouched in front of Aster and held his hand, calmly reasoning with him, saying, “Mommy can’t take such a long holiday, so I can’t go to Kailadon with you. Instead of wasting this spot, it’s better to give it away to another student instead.”

“But-“Aster pouted, his face filled with disappointment.

It was not that he did not know that his mommy was busy with work, and it was not that he could not understand–he had long known from a young age that Mommy and Godma only wanted to give him a better life by working so hard. Out compared to what they saw as a better life, he desired their companionship more than anything.

“I want to go with you. His voice became very small and it was filled with hurt.

Larissa pressed her lips tightly together. She felt bad for him, and she felt quilty too. She knew that she had not spent much time with him over these years. While other kids were vacationing all over the world, having fun at carnivals and amusement parks, he was usually alone at home, either watching superhero movies or reading comic books that he did not understand completely due to his limited knowledge of vocabulary.

“How about this- Larissa tried to discuss with him, “Well let Spencer’s mommy have the prize, Once I’m able to take leave. I take you to Kalladon for two days, okay?”

Aster knew that this was the

Uncle Kevan?” he asked

glanced over at the man in question. He was still the center of the crowd, a dazzling presence that was completely

would not try to reach above

of thinking

the one who won

disagreed with her decision. “Forget not running things

take him on vacation too–Mommy, I’m

resentment in his eyes which made Larissa feel a little guilty. His words were reasonable, and she

ask Uncle Kevan.” Larissa

people surrounding Kevan had dispersed. She had not yet thought of how to broach the subject when Aster took over. “Mommy wants to let Spencer’s mommy have

not surprised.

and he knew that this was the only result that could have been