Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 926

The man realized his mistake and chuckled awkwardly.

“Hey, my apologies, Mr. Lewis,” he said, carefully extending his apology, before swiftly changing the topic, saying, “Mr. Lewis, will you all be riding in my car, or how would you like to proceed?”

His use of ‘you all Included Kevan and Aster, who had been sticking close to Larissa.

Lewis pulled Larissa aside and stated, “It will just be the two of us.”

“Get it! Sure thing!” The man took the initiative to help with the luggage cart

He smiled as he continued. “My car is parked outside. So, please follow me for a short walk”

Larissa turned to Dylan and inquired. “What about you?”

“My car is parked on the basement level We’re headed in different directions.” Dylan replied, gesturing casually behind him.

Larissa tumed her attention to Aster.

She embraced I m and planted a kiss on his cheek.

She ruffled his hair as she advised. “Be a good boy and listen to Daddy, I have to work today, but I’ll come see you tomorrow.”

Aster nadded in understanding.

She then exchanged a glance with Kevan, who was also looking at her.

In his jet–black eyes, there was a subtle hint of reluctance.

“Well

you tomorrow.”

tomorrow,” Kevan replied. He had a gentle and tender smile on his face.

we going?” Dylan inquired as he drove onto

place.”

as he unwrapped a

at the harmonious lather and son duo in the back

sure about this?”

with Dylan. “Why do you

gave shifted to Aster. “How are you going to explain to them…

as he clarified, “They’ve met Aster before.

didn’t know Aster was also

numerous other questions.

Aster’s presence, so he simply remained quiet.

parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed down the

He suddenly hit the brakes and turned to Kevan. “There’s someone

in conversation with Aster

much attention

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a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at

was holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

be none

Maria pounded on the heavy

was strained as she shouted, “Give me back my Edmund!”

a situation,

asked in a hushed

someone who isn’t

shielded Aster’s eyes with his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t need to be

his phone and asked Kevan, “Should we call