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

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

Dylan inquired as he drove

parents‘ place.” Kevan

he unwrapped a packet of cookies for

duo in the back

you sure about this?” Dylan

his gaze, locking eyes with Dylan. “Why do

“How are you going to explain to them…

composed as he clarified, “They’ve met

that they didn’t know

numerous other questions.

in Aster’s presence, so

parents‘ house, Dylan

to Kevan. “There’s someone at the

had been engaged in conversation with

much attention to

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was a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at

holding a gleaming kitchen knife.

could be none other than Maria.

the gatel Maria pounded on the

voice was strained as she shouted,

situation, cowered in Kevan’s

who is she?” he asked in

whispered, “She’s someone who isn’t

and offered comfort, “You

retrieved his phone and asked Kevan,