Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 720

Before Larissa could stop him, Aster had already run out with his phone on a video call with Kevan

“Daddy! Mermy’s bringing me to Disnieland tomorrow!” Aster shouted with glee. He couldn’t wait to share the good news with Kevan.

“Really?” Although the connection wasn’t too good, Kevan’s deep voice was still pleasing to the ears. His relaxed tone had a hint of amusement in it. “Why aren’t you asleep? It should be past ten right now.”

“I’m going to sleep in a while!” Aster ran up to Larissa, kicked off his slippers, and climbed on the sofa. He snuggled into her arms and pointed the phone camera in Larissa’s face. “Daddy, do you want to talk to Mommy?”

Larissa was caught by surprise. When she met Kevan’s gaar over the phone, she couldn’t help but feel flustered. After a long pause, she greeted him awkwardly. “Hello!”

“Hi” Kevan replied, He seemed to be surprised as well. His expression stiffened for a few seconds before returning to his usual smile.

as well? Her mind blank Larissa couldn’t think of what to say. To avoid an awkward lull, she simply thought of the easiest question to

her continuous apologies. Kevan’s smile became wider, and his eyes appeared more tender

a little tired. After I’m done with my work, I might take a nap,” he replied.

with your work. Ill put Aster to bed.” Larissa

and shouted in a

intently into the camera, but he couldn’t see anyone else

Simmons? He recognized Wendy’s

the smirk on her lace, she felt Il at

expected, Wendy asked. “Mr. Rogers, will you be attending the banquet the day after

his surprise apparent. “What

Rogers? Wendy looked

intended to tell Kevan that she would start work at

through her plans as he

to Larissa’s face. Fixing his gaze on her, he asked in an aggrieved tone,