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Sweet Subterfuge Chapter 454
Larissa invited Kevan and Dylan to stay for dinner, but they surprisingly rejected her offer."We still have work to do. Maybe next time," Kevan said, before bending down to ruffle Aster's hair with a faint smile on his face. His eyes were filled with gentleness too."Goodbye, Aster." His deep voice was light and unexpectedly energizing.Larissa's heart felt like something had slammed right into it. She hurriedly looked down to hide the panic on her face.Dylan noticed her actions and tilted his head slightly to one side in pensive thought as he looked at her.Aster waved at Kevan and said reluctantly, "Goodbye, Uncle Kevan!"…Aster had no appetite, and he only ate a little bit of pasta before putting his spoon down."Mommy, I'm full." He watched Larissa timidly and emphasized, "Really, really full."Although Larissa and Wendy treated him generously, they never allowed him to waste food. He always did well usually, so Larissa naturally did not blame him for today's exception—
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Larissa's heart ached at that, but she forced herself to show a stern expression as she said coldly, "Aster, tell me the truth.""I …" Aster opened his mouth and had barely gotten a word out when his tears spilled over. "I want a daddy too ..." he sobbed, his voice incoherent, but Larissa heard him.She suddenly remembered that the cartoon she played for him involved an orphan character, who unexpectedly met his biological father before deciding to recognize him as his dad. This was also the movie's biggest tear-jerking point. Wendy would be bawling whenever she watched it.Larissa herself felt nothing for it, probably due to never experiencing what fatherly love was like. She also held no hope of ever finding her biological dad. She was just worried that Aster would think too much after watching it.However, Aster never had a reaction whenever he watched this back then, so she thought that he was just like her in that he did not crave the existence of a father.Clearly, the truth
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If Larissa herself had not necessarily met Aster's biological father, who said Wendy would even know about him? Aster's question made her a little frantic, and she asked him in return, "Why are you asking about this?""I want to find my daddy," Aster said seriously, and Wendy was shocked. Her first reaction was to inform Larissa, but she still had to deal with Aster for now."Why are you suddenly thinking about finding your daddy?"This kid, having grown up to his current age, had never asked for his father before today. So … what on earth has happened now?"Because I want to." Aster bit his lip, some stubbornness shining through his forlornness. He had never spoken to Wendy like this before. If it were not for the fact that he was only five, Wendy would have thought that he was already at his rebellious stage."Well … you gotta have a reason for wanting to do something?" She tried to communicate properly with him.Aster was quiet for a while before he mumbled, "I … don't want Mo
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Aster became angry. "You're lying to me again, Godma!""I'm not! I promise." Wendy raised her hand as a way of swearing while tossing the ball into Larissa's court. "Your mommy never told me!"She could not tell Aster the truth, so she could only come up with an excuse like this. Because she knew all too well that Aster would not dare ask Larissa who his father really was.Suspicion was written all over Aster's face."When my mommy and daddy got married, you really didn't see him before?"He had seen various TV shows and movies in which the moment someone got married, friends and family would go over to congratulate the newlywed couple. His mother had no family but only a good friend in his godmother. It was impossible for her to not be present at such an important event.However, Wendy nodded guiltily. "I was in Aldovia at that time. Your mommy was in Caldor. My schoolwork was pretty heavy then, and her work was not easy, so we rarely contacted each other. She never informed me
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Wendy tapped into the picture Aster sent. When she saw exactly who was in the picture, her eyes widened with shock.She had once needled Larissa to let her see a picture of Kevan. Although he was definitely thinner than before, she could recognize him at once. Like, who else could it be if not Kevan?!But … How was it that Aster had Kevan's picture?She had not figured out the answer to this question when Aster's new message came through. "How's the uncle on the left, Godma? Handsome enough?"Wendy did not know how to answer. Aster's goal was obvious—he wanted to match up Larissa and Kevan. However, she had already heard the rough story of Larissa and Kevan from Larissa herself.She knew that Kevan had a dream gal in his heart, and she knew that he chose to divorce Larissa in the end for the sake of marrying said dream gal.Wendy could not be certain of Larissa's attitude towards Kevan, but getting back together was not a possibility for Larissa."This uncle is handsome for sure
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"Really?" The hope in Aster's heart was lit up by him once more."Of course, it's true!" Kevan answered seriously, and Aster rolled about in bed with joy.Uncle Kevan was not married, which meant that his godmother was wrong. It also meant that when she said that Uncle Kevan was not Mommy's type, it might not be true either. So, there was a chance that Mommy might like Uncle Kevan!Having gained this conclusion, Aster felt a strong drive to match his mommy and Uncle Kevan together at once.But no!He had to be calm and carry on his plan very, very carefully, and he could not let anyone know either.…The bodyguard sent by headquarters arrived early in the morning the next day and was already waiting on the lowest floor of Larissa's home. The driver who had originally been sending her to and from work was replaced by another bodyguard too.The unease in Larissa's heart lessened some. But as long as Ruby was not convicted, she would not be able to relax entirely.When Ruby was t
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Aster's bruises not only showed no signs of fading but had darkened even further after a full day had passed. The two police officers were taken aback when they saw the bruises, revealing a mix of surprise and sympathy in their eyes."You gotta take his shirt off, so that we can snap some pictures," one of the police officers said to Larissa as he pulled out his phone.Larissa helped Aster in removing his T-shirt and made him stand upright. The police officer circled around Aster, and the sound of the camera shutter clicking away could be heard."Yesterday, when I entered the room, I saw Ruby really going at it. She was kicking my son with all her might, trying to do him serious harm. I rushed over and pinned her down on the bed to stop her from putting up a fight. I never laid a hand on her throughout the whole ordeal. Obviously, I don't have any proof of that, though," Larissa explained. There was a hint of regret in her voice; she wished she had recorded everything. But her focus wa
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"This is a shitty game!""Its client computing is so huge! What a waste of my computer's memory to download it!""I would have given it half a star if it weren't for the minimum one-star rating!""Microworks Corporation should just stick to buying and operating games from other companies! They shouldn't develop their own! It completely tarnished their reputation!""Well, they probably don't know how to do anything else besides copying!"…Peter reported to Kevan, "These paid posters' accounts have been registered for a while, but many of them have similar registration times, and the initial segment of their IP addresses are the same. So, they're likely from the same company that hires paid posters. The IP addresses indicate that they're from Hilibane, which is quite far from Bartham. We can't pinpoint the exact location, so we can't figure out who's behind all this mischief.""No need to investigate," Kevan replied. He smirked, his eyes gleaming with coldness. He knew exactly who was c
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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
