Sweet Subterfuge novel by Trina Duo novel Chapter 400

Larissa had the exact same thought. She assumed Dylan had returned to Covenford.

"I'm in Bartham for a business trip, so I will be leaving in a few days," Larissa said with a polite smile as she discreetly pulled her hand out of his grasp.

The hope that ignited a flame in Dylan's eyes faded quickly. "I see …"

Trailing off, he shifted his gaze onto Aster, who was sitting in the shopping cart.

Although he was still little and not yet fully grown, his facial features strongly resembled Larissa's.

A sudden thought popped into Dylan's head.

His eyes widened, and Dylan pointed at Aster incredulously. "Is he your son?"

Larissa made up a lie unflinchingly. "He's the son of my best friend and also my godson. His mom is on a month-long business trip and entrusted him into my care. However, I suddenly received an order to go on a business trip as well on short notice; that's why I had to bring him along."

Dylan had his doubts about her explanation. It was impossible for her best friend's son to resemble her so closely.

Larissa didn't want to have any more contact with Dylan. "I'll make a move first as I have other things to buy." She quickly pushed the shopping cart in the opposite direction.

Dylan caught up to her in a hurry. "Are you still living in the same place as before?" he asked.

Larissa shook her head. "My company had arranged for accommodation in the neighboring apartment complex."

Dylan seemed disappointed.

"Have you had dinner? I planned to get some groceries and steak for my meal. Since we've run into each other, why don't you join me?" He invited her cheerfully.

Without hesitation, Larissa declined the offer. "We've already eaten."

"Well …" Dylan struggled to find another reason to tag along with them. "What do you need to buy? I'll carry the bags for you!"

"There's no need," Larissa insisted, "I'm just going to buy a box of oatmeal. It's not heavy at all."

She strode to the imported goods section and grabbed a box of oatmeal. Then, Larissa tossed it into the shopping cart before heading toward the checkout counter.