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

tomorrow.” Larissa said.

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

are we going?” Dylan inquired as he drove

my parents‘ place.” Kevan

distracted as he unwrapped a packet of cookies for Aster.

son duo in the back

sure about this?” Dylan asked.

locking eyes with Dylan. “Why do

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

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

they didn’t know Aster was

numerous

asking them in Aster’s

parents‘ house, Dylan

brakes and turned to Kevan. “There’s someone

conversation with Aster

attention to the

1/2

was a lavishly dressed but

holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

none

pounded on the heavy

as she shouted, “Give me back

such a situation, cowered in Kevan’s arms.

asked in a

someone who isn’t

his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t need

and asked Kevan, “Should