Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 398

Chapter 398

Chapter 398

Five years later, in Bartham, Calder.

spacious backseat sat a woman

Ablack Mercedes was speeding along the highway from the airport to the city center, and in its spac accompanied by a young boy who was approximate y four or five years old.

The woman sported a pixie cut and was dressed in a Chanel suil. Her impeccable makeup and attire exuded an aura of elegance and professionalism.

There was a laptop on her lap. Even while traveling at high speed, she seemed engrossed in her unfinished work.

The young boy next to her was dressed in a preppy style. He wore a white shirt a red bow tie, plaid shorts with suspenders, and a pair of shiny black shoes. The little boy was every inch a young gentleman,

With his nose pressed against the car window, his eyes were wide open as he stared without blinking at the passing scenery.

“Mommy, is this your hometown?” the boy curiously inquired. His voice was as clear as the ingle of silver bells.

Larissa tore her eyes away from the complex reports on her computer screen and revealed a faint smile. Gently, she answered. “Yes.”

The boy exclaimed. “The sky looks much more beautiful than Westonia

Westonia was a city where Larissa had worked after graduating with a master’s degree. It was a famous metropolis filled with towering and mocem skyscrapers. The beautiful blue sky was usually blocked from view, especialy from inside the car.

“That’s right.” Larissa glanced at the window, but her gaze was indiferent.

After years of traveling around, she never thought she would relum to Bartham.

Although Lanssa didn’t know how long she woud be staying this time, her only hope was that she wouldn’t get involved with those people from her past again.

Fortunately, they arrived at the accommodation arranged by her company in just one hour as there wasn’t any traffik.

Larissa shut her laptop and opened the car door.

When she got cut, she froze on the spot.

This apartment-

Her heart raced, and a surge of panic swept over Larissa.

To her astonishment, this place turned out to be the very:

apartment where she had once lived with Kevan.

“Mommy!” a tiny nand teathed out and grasped Larissa’s, causing her to startle and snap back to her senses.

“What’s wrong? The boy’s eyes widened, reflecting his confusion.

Larissa squeezed cut a smile. She shook her head, saying, “It’s nothing, Let’s go upstairs.”

Luckily, the apartment they were staying in was a distance away from the one they had lived in belote. One was closer to the main entrance, while the other was nearer to the side entrance.

That meant that the probability of them crossing paths would be significantly low. Larissa felt a sense of rellel wash over her at that thought

Three large sullcases filled with their belongings had been delivered to their apartment a few days ago.

This time. Larssa only brought a small carry–on,

Dragging the luggage with one hand, she held the little boy in her other hand.

“Aster, are you hungry?‘ Larissa asked as they entered the elevator.

Aster was a nickname given by Wendy to the tile bay. She named him after the Star card from Darbara’s tarot readings,

Aster rubbed his little belly and nodded woefully

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“What are you craving? I will order some takeout for you.” Larissa hadn’t cooked in a long time since she was busy with work. Besides, there weren’t any ingredients in the apartment.

Aster Usted a few dishes Wendy cooked at home during the holidays.

After he was done, tears welled up in his eyes. “I miss Godma.”

Larissa pursed her lips and replied in a low tone, “I miss her too.”

Bending down, she wiped away the tears from Aster’s eyes and comforted him lovingly, “After we finish unpacking, shall we have a video call with Godma?

Aster snitted and answered ruefully. “Alright.”

Larissa’s company had provided the apartment free of charge to senior management members who were permanently stationed in Bartham

Before Larissa, someone else had lived here.