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

Aster accepted him. Tears welled in his eyes, and Gary’s

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

strangers. He looked

a second time. He

out of Larissa’s arms and sat on Gary’s lap, wiping the tears

yummy! I have lots of pocket money! I’ll give

a gentle voice, but the tears continued falling uncontrollably from

don’t need your pocket money. I’m just so happy to see you, Aster.”

Aster asked, puzzled, but no one

Gary managed to compose himself after some time. With Aster on his lap, they chaltered

how childish the topic was or how bland the jokes were.

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

how close they seemed, but

thought. “Things couldn’t be better right

what she always wanted–a harmonious and loving family life.