Chapter 493
Sweet Subterfuge
Gradually. Larissaâs colleagues recovered from their shock just now and whispered among themselves.
âI never expected there would be such chaos within a prestigious family like the Rogers.â
In fact, their curiosity was piqued when they heard Lana mention Larissaâs name.
However, Larissa was their superior. No matter how curious they were, they didnât dare lo inquire personally about her connection to the Rogers family.
When she retumed to the hotel, it was almost time to pick Aster up from kindergarten.
With a heavy heart, Larissa barely could muster up a smile when she saw Asler at kindergarten.
Noticing her unusual state. Aster clung to Larissaâs leg anxiously, asking over and over again, âMommy, whatâs wrong?â
Larissa caressed his head and explained. âIâm feeling a little sad as one of Mommyâs elderly relatives passed away.â
Aster knew what she meant.
He immediately quietened down and held Larissaâs hand lightly.
âMommy, donât be sad. Those who have passed away will always be with you as stars in the sky,â Aster comforted her, repeating the same words that she had said to him before.
Larissa couldnât help but smile at his solemn expression.
your own good!â
She pinched his nose playfully. âYouâre getting too smart for your Larissa wasnât in the mood to cook dinner, so she decided to order takeout.
Aster became increasingly worried when he saw Larissa slumped Estlessly on the couch, staring blankly at the television.
He sneaked back to his room and called Kevan. âUncle Kevan, please come over quickly. Somethingâs wrong with Mommy!â
Kevan was on his way to Pine Mansion after hearing about the commotion that the Seymour family had caused earlier in the afternoon..
However, when Asterâs phone call came, he immediately instructed his driver, âTurn back to my house.â
The driver swillly turned the car around.
In a gentle voice, Kevan asked Aster, âWhat happened to your mommy?â
He couldnât help feeling anxious as Asterâs lone sounded like something terrible had occurred to Larissa.
âOne of Mommyâs elderly relatives passed away, and sheâs really sad.â Asterâs eyes welled up with tears. âSheâs so sad that she wonât even cook dinner for me.â
It was evident how deeply affected she was.
The only elderly relative that Kevan could think of who had passed away was Roland, his grandfather.
During their phone call, Violet briefly mentioned Larissaâs visit to the funeral.
Immediately, she realized her slip of the tongue and quickly changed the topic.
Kevan hadnât expected that Larissa would appear at his grandfatherâs luneral Moreover, she was so devastated at his passing..
dat his passion omar the wat Ever since Larissa returned to Caldor, she had tried to avoid meeting him as much as possible and kept her distance from anyone associated with him.
However, it seemed that she wasnât as heartless as she tried to portray hersell.
âIâll be there right away.â Kevan told Aster, âlalk to your mommy and try to cheer her up, okay?â
Aster hesitated for a moment. âBut, it doesnât seem like she wants to talk to me.â
Seeing Larissa in this depressed state, Aster fell sorry for her, but he had no idea how to comfort her.