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

had a gentle and tender smile on his

inquired as he drove onto

place.” Kevan

distracted as he unwrapped a packet of cookies for

at the harmonious lather and son duo in the back seat through

you sure about this?” Dylan

gaze, locking eyes with Dylan.

to Aster. “How are

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

that they didn’t know

numerous

he refrained from asking them in Aster’s presence, so he simply remained quiet.

they neared Kevan’s parents‘ house, Dylan gradually slowed down

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

had been engaged in conversation

pay much attention to

1/2

was a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at the courtyard

a gleaming

could be none

the heavy

strained as she shouted, “Give

unfamiliar with such a situation, cowered in Kevan’s

is she?” he asked in a hushed

“She’s someone who

his hand and offered comfort, “You don’t need to be scared, buddy. I’m here.”

asked Kevan, “Should