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.”

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

are we going?” Dylan inquired as he

parents‘ place.” Kevan responded.

he unwrapped

and son duo in the

you sure about this?” Dylan

gaze, locking eyes with

“How are you going to explain to them…

met Aster before. They

didn’t know Aster was also

had numerous

asking them in Aster’s presence,

parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed

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

in conversation with Aster throughout

did not pay much attention

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but disheveled woman standing at

a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than Maria.

the gatel Maria pounded on the heavy iron gate

as she shouted, “Give

such a situation, cowered

who is she?” he asked

someone who

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

asked Kevan, “Should