Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 715

When they got in the car, Larissa patted Aster’s back and said, “Alright, you can look up now.”

Aster looked up from Larissa’s neck, showing his red and puffy eyes. He stared with curiosity at everything in the car, including the strange old man sitting beside Larissa,

“Mommy, who is this person? He poked Larissa’s arm and spoke in a low tone.

Gary panicked a little when he was singled out by Aster.

Gary stammered, but his tongue seemed to be tied. He couldn’t even string a sentence together.

Larissa completed his sentence for him. “He is my father, and your grandpa.”

Aster took in what Larissa said without difficulty. He turned to Gary and greeted him with a sweet smile, “Grandpa

jerked involuntarily at how easily Aster accepted him. Tears welled in his eyes, and Gary’s

were reunited, Larissa had not seen Gary in such an emotional state. Touched by the emotional scene, she lowered her head

looked at Gary and nodded.

surprise for a second time. He blinked, and tears immediately rolled down his cheeks.

to get out of Larissa’s arms and sat

you something yummy! I have lots of pocket money! I’ll give you half of it alright?

a gentle voice, but the

to squeeze out a smile, Gary said in a trembling voice, “I don’t need your pocket money. I’m just so happy to see you, Aster.”

asked, puzzled,

time. With Aster on

of their conversation was focused on Aster’s day. Regardless of how childish the topic was or how bland the jokes were.

to join the conversation. Although the three of them were sitting in the backseat, it seemed as if she were

jealous at how close they seemed, but

“Things couldn’t be better right

was what she always wanted–a harmonious and loving family