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.” Larissa said.

had a gentle and

Dylan inquired as he drove onto

place.” Kevan responded.

distracted as he unwrapped a

duo in the back seat through the

about this?” Dylan

his gaze, locking eyes with Dylan. “Why

Aster. “How are

composed as he clarified, “They’ve met

that they didn’t know Aster was also his sor

had numerous other

in Aster’s presence, so he

Kevan’s parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed down the

the brakes and turned to Kevan. “There’s someone at

conversation with Aster throughout

pay much attention to

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expected, there was a lavishly dressed but disheveled

holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than

on the heavy iron gate with her

strained as she shouted,

such a situation, cowered in Kevan’s

asked in a hushed

whispered, “She’s someone who isn’t well.”

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

Kevan,