Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo

Kevan was silent for a moment, but he was still unable to make a decision. "We'll talk about it tomorrow."

...

Larissa missed Aster. She only ordered two burgers at a roadside stall before telling Kevan to quickly drive to the Rogers' villa.

When they got there, it was past 9:00 pm. The villa's lights were still on, and it seemed no one was asleep.

Kevan did not call Violet, so when the nanny opened the door to see him, she was very surprised. "Young Mr. Rogers, why are you here at this time?"

Kevan asked, "Is Aster asleep?" sᴇaʀᴄh thᴇ FindNøvᴇl.nᴇt website on Gøøglᴇ to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.

The nanny shook her head. "Not yet! Mrs. Rogers was not in a good mood today, so Mr. Aster stayed with her for the whole day. After they finished dinner, they went into the study to draw. They have not left the room yet."

Kevan nodded. "I understand." He led Larissa upstairs to the study.

Violet and Aster were both lying on the table. Both of them had paintbrushes in their hands. When they heard the door opening, they looked up together.

"Daddy! Mommy!" When he saw Kevan and Larissa, Aster immediately threw the paintbrush away and jumped out of the chair to run to them. Kevan picked him up, and his expression became gentle at once. "Did you listen to Grandma over the past few days?" Kevan asked as he poked Aster's nose.

Aster had not even spoken when Violet answered before him, "Aster was very good. He even made delicious food for me today to comfort me!"

Her eyes were red, and her voice was hoarse. It was clear that she had been crying for a long time. But now, she was smiling, and she did not seem to be in a bad mood.

"Really?" Larissa's eyes widened dramatically as she teased Aster. "You're that amazing?"

Aster blushed shyly as he mumbled, "Mrs. Green helped me make it."

"Well, that's still amazing!" Violet walked over to rub Aster's head as she praised him happily. "How come you're back, Lari?" She turned to look at Larissa with happy surprise. "For work reasons." Larissa gave a simple answer. "Also, I'd have more time to accompany Aster and Kevan." "Great!" Violet nodded before she noticed Larissa's outfit. She asked, "You ... went to see Bethany too?"

The moment she mentioned the kid, Violet teared up immediately.

She quickly turned away as she was afraid of losing her composure in front of them.

"Yes." Larissa reached out to hold Violet's hands as she comforted her. "Mrs. Rogers, my condolences to you."

Violet wiped her eyes as she sighed. "That child ... Sigh!"

Larissa pressed her lips tightly together.

"We'll be taking Aster home today," Kevan said, "I'll have the driver take you to the cemetery tomorrow morning." Violet did not refuse. "Okay."

Because Violet's mood was not great, they did not stay at the villa for long. After saying goodbye to Violet, Kevan and Larissa left with Aster.

Aster had no idea what had happened during the past two days. He only asked Kevan timidly after getting into the car, "Why did Grandma cry today?"

Larissa pinched his cheek and was about to tell him to stop asking when Kevan explained rather mildly, "Someone dear to Grandma passed away, so she's sad."

Although Aster was young, he had watched a lot of TV shows with Wendy, so he knew what "passed away" meant.

"Aww..." His chubby face crumpled as he looked sad. After a moment, he suggested his offer to Kevan. "Daddy, can you send me back to Grandma's? I want to stay with her a little longer."