Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 524

Chapter 524

Chapter 524

Larissa crouched in front of Aster and held his hand, calmly reasoning with him, saying, “Mommy can’t take such a long holiday, so I can’t go to Kailadon with you. Instead of wasting this spot, it’s better to give it away to another student instead.”

“But-“Aster pouted, his face filled with disappointment.

It was not that he did not know that his mommy was busy with work, and it was not that he could not understand–he had long known from a young age that Mommy and Godma only wanted to give him a better life by working so hard. Out compared to what they saw as a better life, he desired their companionship more than anything.

“I want to go with you. His voice became very small and it was filled with hurt.

Larissa pressed her lips tightly together. She felt bad for him, and she felt quilty too. She knew that she had not spent much time with him over these years. While other kids were vacationing all over the world, having fun at carnivals and amusement parks, he was usually alone at home, either watching superhero movies or reading comic books that he did not understand completely due to his limited knowledge of vocabulary.

“How about this- Larissa tried to discuss with him, “Well let Spencer’s mommy have the prize, Once I’m able to take leave. I take you to Kalladon for two days, okay?”

Two days was way shorter than the original seven days. But Aster knew that this was the biggest compromise she could give.

“What about Uncle Kevan?” he asked with concern.

“Uncle Kevan wont be going.” Larissa said even as she glanced over at the man in question. He was still the center of the crowd, a dazzling presence that was completely worlds apart from her.

Even if their history together did not exist, she would not try to reach above her own station

But her way of thinking could not influence Aster.

“But Uncle Kevan was the one who won the prize

Aster disagreed with her decision. “Forget not running things through with him

before giving the prize away, you refuse to take him on vacation too–Mommy, I’m so disappointed in you.”

His expression was rather stern, and there was a hint of resentment in his eyes which made Larissa feel a little guilty. His words were reasonable, and she could not retort.

“Then I’ll ask Uncle Kevan.” Larissa could only concede.

She only led Aster over once the people surrounding Kevan had dispersed. She had not yet thought of how to broach the subject when Aster took over. “Mommy wants to let Spencer’s mommy have the chance to go to Kalladon.”

Kevan was not surprised.

He had overheard some of Larissa’s conversation with Spencer’s mother, and he knew that this was the only result that could have been achieved. The truth was, he never held any hope for the three of them to go on a vacation together in Kalladon

Larissa’s attitude to him was already quite clear bom last night. She was always indifferent and cold, and she would never give him a chance.

“Sure.” Kevan agreed to it readily.

“But—” Aster changed the direction of the conversation. “Mommy said that she would take me to Kalladon for two days once she has the time. Unc–Sensing the gaves from the others. Aster quickly changed tack. “Daddy, do you want to go with us?*

Kevan looked at Larissa first. She was expressionlessly looking at the floor, seemingly avoiding his gaze.

He knew what she meant at once.

“We’ll see. He did not walk himself into a dead end either. “I just don’t know if I’d be busy at that time.”

“Ah —” Aster’s head hung low, like a sad little puppy. “Why are you all always so busy will work?” he grumbled quietly.

Kevan’s big hand landed on his head and ruled up his hair. “if we’re not busy, how can we eam money to take you to Kaladon?”