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

going?” Dylan inquired as he drove

my parents‘ place.” Kevan

momentarily distracted as he unwrapped a packet

lather and son duo in the back seat through the rearview

you sure about this?” Dylan

eyes with

to Aster. “How are you going to explain to

“They’ve met Aster before. They know he’s Larissa’s son.”

that they didn’t know Aster was also his sor

had numerous other

from asking them in Aster’s presence, so

neared Kevan’s parents‘ house, Dylan gradually

and turned to Kevan. “There’s someone at the gate. What’s going

conversation with Aster throughout the

attention

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lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at

was holding a gleaming kitchen

none

the heavy iron gate with her knile.

strained as she shouted, “Give me back my

unfamiliar with such a situation,

she?” he asked in a hushed tone.

“She’s someone

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

his phone and asked Kevan,