Chapter 714
Sweet Subterfuge
Gary was eager to meet Aster. Although it was another hour until kindergarten ended, he urged Larissa to leave home as soon as possible.
There was not a soul at the kindergartenâs entrance when they arrived.
Larissa sat in the car and stared at Gary negotiating with the security guard at the entrance. Alter a while, Gary returned to the car with a dejected expression.
âWhy are the security guards at this kindergarten so strict? They donât even let the parents in to see children in class he complained bitterly through the car window.
âItâs all for the childrenâs safety. Letâs just wait for another half an hour. It will be quickâ Larissa comforted him.
Still Gary refused to wait there without doing anything. He got Lewis to drive to the nearest mall and lilled up the trunk with toys in half an hour.
Larissa tried to stop him, but it was to no avail âItâs my first meeting with my grandson. I have to make a good impression so that he will like me.â
Larissa said helplessly. âIf youâre going to be like this all the time, you will spoll him one day.â
âWe shall think of the solution when that time comes.â Gary refused to change his mind.
Larissa could feel a migraine coming on.
When they went back to the kindergarten, classes were long over. The entrance was busting with parents and children leaving the premises.
Larissa was worried that Gary would be jostled by the crowd. She asked him to wait in the car, and she would bring Aster out but Gary refused. He wanted to accompany Larissa On the way, he kept asking Larissa nervously. âDo you think Aster will like me? Will he like the toys I bought? Wonât he be afraid of me?â
Larissa reassured him repeatedly. âHe will definitely like you.â
Most of the time, it was Wendy who picked Aster up, Larissa only came a few times before. Thatâs why it took Larissa more time to look for Asterâs class.
As usual most of the students in Asterâs class had left when she came to pick him up. Aster was sitting on a chair, playing with some blocks in front of him.
Asterâs homeroom teacher recognized Larissa. On his first day of kindergarten, Larissa had taken a day off and sent him to school with Wendy. Thus, the homeroom teacher had assumed that Larissa and Wendy were a couple, making a strong impression on her.
Asterâs teacher greeted Larissa warmly, âMs. Seymour, long time no see!â Turning to Aster, she called, âAster, your mumâs here!â
In Aldovian, there wasnât a term for âgodmother,â
When Aster first enrolled in kindergarten, Wendy referred to herself as Asterâs mother as well. The teacher would tell Aster that his mother had arrived regardless of whether it was Larissa or Wendy who came to pick Aster up.
Asterâs response was nonchalant. He calmly cleared the toys on his table away, went in the lockers to get his bag, and slowly walked to the door of his classroom, The moment when he saw that it was Larissa standing outside, his eyes widened. The next second, tears rolled down his cheeks. âMommy!â Aster rushed up to her eagerly and wrapped his arms around Larissaâs waist. He buried his lace in her yellow down coal, wetting it with his tears.
Tears welled up in Larissaâs eyes. If other people werenât present, she probably would have cled as well The teacher was stunned at Asterâs outburst and patted his head fondly. âAster must have missed you very much, Ms. Seymour, regardless of how busy work can be, you should carve some lime out for your son Blushing from embarrassment by the teacherâs reproach, Larissa agreed, âYes, I will.â
Probably because he felt shy. Aster buried his face in Larissaâs neck and refused to look up regardless of how Larissa Iried to persuade him.
Gary followed behind the two of them, his gaze fxed on Aster, He wanted to start a conversation with Aster, but he couldnât seem to lind the right words.