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 lips trembled as he replied in a hoarse voice. “Nice to meet you. Aster!

the emotional scene, she lowered her head and told Aster, “Grandpa likes you very much. Can you let Grandpa give

He looked at Gary and

taken by surprise for a second time. He blinked, and tears immediately rolled

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

lots of pocket money! I’ll give

voice, but the tears continued falling uncontrollably from Gary’s eyes.

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,

would you cry if you’re happy? Aster asked, puzzled, but no one could answer his question.

after some time. With Aster on his lap, they chaltered

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

had no chance to join the conversation. Although the three of them were sitting in the backseat, it seemed as if she were separated

close they seemed, but she

thought. “Things couldn’t be better

wanted–a harmonious