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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 421
Overwhelmed with heartache, Larissa bent down and held him tightly in her arms. She rushed Aster out of the kindergarten and to the military hospital nearby, registering as an outpatient at the pediatrics department. The military hospital was usually crowded with patients, especially the pediatrics department. Aster had never had serious health issues before. He'd only had mild cases of colds and fevers that could be easily treated at home with over-the-counter medication. Larissa had hardly ever brought Aster to the hospital before, so they were unfamiliar with the anxiety of waiting in long queues to see the doctor at the hospital. She didn't mind waiting if she were the one who was sick. However, Larissa couldn't bear to wait for even a second longer when it was Aster who was ill. She feared that any delay would worsen Aster's condition. Her heart pounding, Larissa paced up and down restlessly. She wished to rush into the outpatient clinic that instant, but she knew th
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In order to take care of Aster, Larissa applied to clear off all the annual leave that she accumulated in one go from the headquarters. Although chickenpox was not a life-threatening disease, it was quite a grueling experience.Fortunately, Aster was a child with self-control. When he was awake, he would never scratch the blisters even if they itched terribly. Larissa's task was to watch over Aster when he slept and make sure he did not scratch himself.Every night, she sat by Aster's bed until the sun came up. She was used to working late and pulling all-nighters, so it wasn't too hard for her initially. However, after staying up for consecutive nights, her body couldn't take the exhaustion any longer. When she came back from getting groceries, Larissa's vision went black on the way back from the supermarket. She had to sit on the ground immediately to avoid losing consciousness. After a long while, she was still too dizzy to get up. Most of the residents in this apart
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"How do you know my name? Besides, were we acquainted previously? Who's my wife?" Kevan asked. Larissa was taken aback at his questions. She stared intently at Kevan, trying to determine whether he had truly lost his memory or was just pretending to be ignorant. There was a hint of confusion and a genuine desire for her answers in his eyes. Larissa averted her gaze and said calmly, "You're the pressure of Microworks Corporation. I had the privilege of meeting you once and remembered your name. It was just a slip of my tongue previously. There's nothing personal between us, and I have no idea who your wife is. I heard that you got married, that's why I was concerned that your wife would misunderstand our relationship." Wordlessly, Kevan fixed his gaze on her. Larissa couldn't discern whether he believed her words or not. Feeling guilty, she didn't dare linger any longer. "Anyway, don't follow me anymore!" With that last warning, she quickened her pace and almost ran home,
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Larissa didn't have a warm welcome for Dylan when she opened the door. She stood at the door, showing no intention of letting him in. "What are you here for?" she asked. Dylan replied honestly, "Aster invited me to come over." Larissa turned around to look at the little traitor in her house. When Aster heard Dylan's voice, he exclaimed with joy, "Uncle Dylan!" He ran over to the door happily and squeezed Larissa aside. Grabbing Dylan's hand warmly, he dragged him into the house. Dylan gave Larissa a helpless glance, but he was also a little smug about Aster's fondness for him. Larissa burned with anger, but when she saw how much Aster adored Dylan, she could not bear to disappoint him and suppressed the impulse to kick Dylan out. Nonchalantly, Dylan plopped onto the sofa and placed Aster on his lap. He tenderly caressed Aster's face and inspected the spots closely, murmuring, "What a pity! Why did you have to get chickenpox?" Aster shook his head vigorously. "I'
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"Smile for the camera!" Immediately, Aster grinned widely, showing all his teeth. "Do you like this toy?" Dylan asked. Aster nodded vigorously. "I love it!" "Alright, you can continue playing!" After Dylan spoke, he kept the camera rolling and fixed on Aster. It was only when he heard the door to the study open that he quickly stopped the recording. By then, more than an hour had passed. When she finished replying to all her emails, Larissa noticed that it was already late and instructed Aster to go to bed. Reluctantly, Aster packed the building blocks back into the box. After saying goodbye to Dylan, he went back to his room unwillingly. On the other hand, Dylan remained seated on the sofa leisurely, showing no signs of getting up to leave. "You should leave now." Larissa reminded him straightforwardly that he had overstayed his welcome. However, Dylan didn't move an inch, chilling on the sofa as if he were in his own home. "There's no rush," he remarked. L
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The nanny Dylan recommended was called Mrs. Potts. She was from Bartham's neighboring town called Pishal. Pishal was a small backward town and the young people there liked to flock to Bartham—including Mrs. Potts' daughter. Her daughter could be seen as a capable lady. Born in a single-parent family, she counted on her own hard work to get into a good university in Bartham. After she graduated, she became hired at a good company and married a Batham local.Although the man was from Bartham, his family was only a middle-class family. The two families gave all they could to buy the married couple a house, but the couple still had to pay off the monthly mortgage themselves. Mrs. Potts' daughter was filial, and she was worried that Mrs. Potts would feel lonely back home in Pishal, so she brought Mrs. Potts to live with her after her marriage. To lessen the burden on her daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Potts took up her old job again and became a nanny. All this was what Mrs. Potts told
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Bethany's hand was also very chubby, and although it was small, her slap was very powerful. Larissa winced with pain. "Sweetheart!" A sharp female voice came from nearby. Before Larissa could straighten up, she saw someone running over out of the corner of her eye. In the next second, she was shoved to the ground forcefully. "Who are you? How dare you bully my daughter?!" The woman in front of Larissa was unreasonable, and Larissa didn't even have to look to know that it was none other than Ruby Cole. "Mommy!" Aster quickly helped Larissa up and glared angrily at Ruby. "How dare you push my mother? My mom did not bully Bethany! Apologize to my mom!""And who are you, little imbecile?" Ruby looked down her nose at Aster, her gaze filled with disdain. "Ruby, you've changed so much in the years we haven't seen each other," said Larissa with a smirk. She had her head lowered the entire time, so Ruby only saw her face clearly right then. "Larissa?!" Ruby was shocked. "Why are y
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By the time they got back to Kevan's house, Ruby had already wiped the vicious expression off her face. Bethany also patted down her clothes and wiped the tears from her face. Only her swollen eyes couldn't be hidden. Ruby glared at her scornfully and said, "When Daddy asks about it later, you know what to say, don't you?"Bethany nodded hard and said loudly, "Aster pushed me on purpose and I fell down!" Only then did Ruby press the intercom. Two minutes later, Kevan's voice sounded over the intercom amidst the static, making it sound husky. "Who is it?" Ruby hurriedly put on a sweet smile and stooped to look into the camera. "Kevan, it's me."The line went silent for a few seconds before Kevan asked, "Who are you?" Ruby's expression grew awkward and she spoke in a higher pitch. "Didn't I tell you at the hospital that time? I'm your wife." "Oh." Kevan seemed to recall it. The door opened after a beep. "Come up." Ruby stepped inside happily and strode ahead with her back straigh
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Wendy said, "You have to walk faster than this, Larissa! It's almost time! Your husband can't wait!""Alright!" Larissa quickly gathered up her skirts and followed her.The sun was out.Its golden rays shone softly on the red carpet through the rose petals.Larissa suppressed her desire to stay here for a little while longer and quickly walked toward the end.It was the door to the glass hall.Gary held Aster's hand and his cane in the other, waiting for her at the entrance.When he saw her, Aster immediately let go of Gary's hand and rushed toward her. "You're so pretty today, Mommy!"Larissa patted his head and smiled gently. "Thank you."Aster was her flower boy. Like Gary, he was wearing a tuxedo with a little bowtie.He was holding a basket that was proportionate to his body. In it were rose petals of various colors and shapes.The music suddenly began playing.Gary walked up to her and extended his arm toward her. "Let's go."He looked at her with a smile, his eyes g
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Gary and Lewis left Bartham after two days.Blue Star did not give them time off. They couldn't stay for long.Larissa's holidays were coming to an end as well. Half of the time, she was in the Rogers' villa.Because of the pandemic, most of the shops weren't open yet. She slept and ate at home most of the time and accompanied her family. It was quite nice.After the holidays, Kevan and Larissa went back to work.Aster was sent to the kindergarten that he'd been to before. Violet was the one who drove him to and fro.In fact, in order to better take care of him, the parents moved out of Rogers' villa and bought a house in Kevan and Larissa's neighborhood.The days passed in the blink of an eye.Blue Star's company in Bartham was quickly built. Lewis sent over a few loyal and trained employees to hold the fort with Larissa and hired people according to the company's needs. The company was soon on the right track, and the headquarters' work was moved over.Larissa grew busier an
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Violet had set aside Larissa's breakfast for her.Larissa ate with reddened cheeks. Kevan and Aster, who had been waiting for her, got up at the same time. Violet brought out a boxful of pie from the kitchen."Don't forget this." She put the box in Kevan's hands."Alright. Thanks, Mom." Kevan looked at Larissa and asked, "Can we go now?"Larissa wanted to ignore him, but in front of Violet, she couldn't express her emotions right now."Yes," she replied, pulling Aster toward her. She said goodbye to Violet and strode out the door.Kevan smiled in slight annoyance and followed suit.…Kevan had told Aster beforehand that they were going to see Great-Grandpa. Thus, all of Aster's questions on the way there revolved around him."Why is great-grandpa called 'Great-Grandpa'?""Is he Grandpa's dad?""Is Great-Grandpa fierce?""If he's dead, how is he going to eat the pie?"…Kevan patiently answered all of his questions.Meanwhile, Larissa looked out the window silently.Keva
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Since Larissa had gone downstairs alone, it was natural to expect a few questions."Where's Kevan? Why isn't he coming down with you?""Where's Daddy? He said he would launch fireworks with me."Larissa walked over calmly and made up an excuse. "He's tired, so he showered and slept."The older people did not doubt her. Only Lewis stared at her thoughtfully."Oh … Why did Daddy sleep so early?" Aster pouted in disappointment."You can get him to launch fireworks with you tomorrow. It'll be the same." Larissa patted his head, keeping a calm expression on her face.Anthony and Violet gave the gifts they'd prepared to Larissa and Aster.Violet looked at them, tears falling down her cheeks."I have no regrets now," she said."Thank you, Mom." Larissa gave her a big hug.Violet was stunned, and she cried harder."Good girl." She hugged Larissa back, smiling widely.After Anthony and Violet, Gary and Lewis gave them their gifts. However, they were calm. Aster was so happy that he
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"Happy Reunion Day!"For some reason, Larissa's eyes became a little moist. Her voice even sounded a bit choked up."What's wrong?" Kevan nervously held her face, urging her to meet his gaze. "Didn't you like the fireworks just now?"She shook her head. "No, I really liked them!""Then, why are you crying?" Kevan couldn't stand seeing her cry; it tugged at his heart."I'm just very moved."She buried her face in his chest, speaking emotionally, "Welcoming the big family reunion dinner with the person you love is wonderful."The corners of Kevan's mouth gradually curved up as he heard what she said.The hand around her waist tightened inch by inch."I love you too, Lari."He lowered his head and planted a kiss on the top of her head.She hurriedly pushed him away as she sensed his body's response. But she couldn't move him much."They're still waiting for us downstairs!" she reminded him.Lewis knew she was awake, and the fireworks were already over. If they stayed he
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It was a rare occasion to have the entire extended family gathered together like this for the big family reunion dinner. In the evening, everyone was in high spirits, having enjoyed a bit of alcohol. Violet took advantage of the festive atmosphere and insisted that Gary and Lewis stay.Since Larissa woke up early after a day without proper rest, she was already feeling quite sleepy even though the reunion dinner TV celebration had just begun.Violet was understanding and told her to go to bed.Larissa tried to muster her energy to stay up."No, I'll at least wait until after midnight."She wasn't someone who adhered to rituals or traditions.In previous years, she wouldn't have stayed up late specifically to welcome the big family reunion dinner day.But this year was different.She had the companionship of her family.She was no longer a drifting, rootless plant in a foreign land.Kevan furrowed his brows slightly and gave her a gentle push."You should get some sleep.
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Larissa recalled that there was indeed such an incident.However, Kevan's excuse to her was that he needed to go to Westonia to handle matters concerning Edmund."Kevan knows how the customs work better than you! You're not even married. Yet, you're already taking his side!"Gary scoffed.His displeasure was quite obvious.Larissa chuckled awkwardly, then decided to come clean and reveal the whole truth. "Well, the truth is, Kevan and I never actually got divorced. I married him over six years ago."Gary hadn't heard this from Kevan.So, his emotions seemed conflicted upon first hearing that. He clutched his chest. It was as if he were experiencing some discomfort.Larissa and Lewis quickly approached him, asking with concern, "What's wrong? Are you okay?"In a sudden change of demeanor, Gary used his other hand to playfully tap Larissa's forehead.His expression instantly returned to normal. However, the tap was quite forceful, causing Larissa to wince in pain."If yo
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Larissa had to pick up Gary and Lewis early tomorrow morning. So, after having dinner, she returned to her room to freshen up and get ready for bed. As she lay down on the bed, she found herself tossing and turning, unable to fall asleep no matter what she did.Kevan had just managed to put Aster to sleep before coming into the room. He noticed that the lights were still on.He furrowed his brow and asked, "Why haven't you fallen asleep yet?"Larissa lifted the blanket and sat up abruptly. "I'm feeling very anxious right now," she admitted.Her hair was in disarray.There was a troubled expression on her face."Anxious about what?" Kevan inquired."Well, my dad is coming over tomorrow. What if he doesn't get along with your parents?" The mere thought of that possibility gave her a headache."Uncle Gary is a reasonable person. He won't easily give anyone a hard time," Kevan defended Gary.His words brought a smile to Larissa's face. "Are you saying he hasn't been gi
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"Alright, then. We shall head out." Larissa gathered her belongings and pulled Kevan toward the exit."I'll come pick you up tomorrow morning. It's almost the big family reunion dinner day. "So, it's hard to find a cab on the road. You might even find yourself waiting for half a day without coming across an empty cab."Gary didn't refuse. Instead, he requested, "Then, you come alone tomorrow."Her steps hesitated a moment, and she sighed inwardly. Gary really hadn't changed."Alright," she agreed.…As soon as they closed the door, Larissa began complaining to Kevan, "I thought my dad had really come around! Turns out, he still has reservations about you!"Kevan tightened his grip on her hand and smiled."Take it slow; there has to be a gradual process."He didn't expect Gary to change his attitude overnight. But as long as things were moving in a positive direction, he was content.She shrugged upon hearing that."Well, it's not me who's being wronged here; it's y
