Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 927

Chapter 927

Kevan noticed Dylan’s hesitation and decided to take matters into his own hands.

He lifted Aster and placed him firmly in Dylan’s lap.

“Lock the doors and keep him safe,” he instructed with determination before jumping out of the car without further ado.

“Hey-* Dylan tried to intervene but it was too late.

He watched as Kevan strode purposefully toward the commotion,

“Damn it! Dylan muttered in frustration,

Following Kevan’s instructions, he locked the car doors but remained uneasy.

“Uncle Dylan, where did Daddy go?” Aster asked with a worried expression.

Dylan shifted his gaze away from Kevan, mustering a forced smile.

“Well… he is not feeling well and needs to use the neighbor’s restroom.”

Hr concocted a poor excuse.

Aster responded with a simple “On” and lowered his head, obediently nestling in Dylan’s arms.

It was unclear whether he believed the excuse or not.

The sound of the knife striking the gate abruptly stopped.

“You’ve finally decided to show your face! You freeloading ingrate! Give me back my Edmund!”

upon hearing the shout.

anxious gaze darted toward the source of

couldn’t make out any

covered Aster’s ears with both hands, assuring

seemed to

until the shrill sound of police sirens drew

grew increasingly

wanted to step out and investigate. But he restrained himself,

silhouette reappeared in the rearview mirror.

the car window and asked, “What’s the

responded calmly, “Everything’s fine.”

faded into the distance.

maneuvered the car back to Kevan’s parents‘ house.

nowhere to be seenc presumably, the

rang the doorbell A cautious voice from inside inquired, “Who is it?”

“It’s me, Kevan.”

massive iron gale slowly opened on

window, Kevan instructed Dylan, “Go park

“What about Aster?”

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but disheveled

was holding a gleaming

none other

gale!” Maria pounded on the heavy iron gate with her knile.

voice was strained as she shouted, “Give me back

with such a situation, cowered in Kevan’s arms.

asked in a hushed

“She’s someone who

comfort, “You don’t need

Kevan. “Should

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