Chapter 926
Sweet Subterfuge
The man realized his mistake and chuckled awkwardly.
âHey, my apologies, Mr. Lewis,â he said, carefully extending his apology, before swiftly changing the topic, saying, âMr. Lewis, will you all be riding in my car, or how would you like to proceed?â
His use of âyou all Included Kevan and Aster, who had been sticking close to Larissa.
Lewis pulled Larissa aside and stated, âIt will just be the two of us.â
âGet it! Sure thing!â The man took the initiative to help with the luggage cart He smiled as he continued. âMy car is parked outside. So, please follow me for a short walkâ
Larissa turned to Dylan and inquired. âWhat about you?â
âMy car is parked on the basement level Weâre headed in different directions.â Dylan replied, gesturing casually behind him.
Larissa tumed her attention to Aster.
She embraced I m and planted a kiss on his cheek.
She ruffled his hair as she advised. âBe a good boy and listen to Daddy, I have to work today, but Iâll come see you tomorrow.â
Aster nadded in understanding.
She then exchanged a glance with Kevan, who was also looking at her.
In his jetâblack eyes, there was a subtle hint of reluctance.
âWell See you tomorrow.â Larissa said.
âSure. See you tomorrow,â Kevan replied. He had a gentle and tender smile on his face.
âWhere are we going?â Dylan inquired as he drove onto the highway.
âTo my parentsâ place.â Kevan responded.
He was momentarily distracted as he unwrapped a packet of cookies for Aster.
Dylan glanced at the harmonious lather and son duo in the back seat through the rearview mirror.
âAre you sure about this?â Dylan asked.
Kevan raised his gaze, locking eyes with Dylan. âWhy do you ask?â
Dylanâs gave shifted to Aster. âHow are you going to explain to themâ¦
Kevanâs expression remained composed as he clarified, âTheyâve met Aster before. They know heâs Larissaâs son.â
It was just that they didnât know Aster was also his sor Dylan had numerous other questions.
But he refrained from asking them in Asterâs presence, so he simply remained quiet.
As they neared Kevanâs parentsâ house, Dylan gradually slowed down the car.
âHuhâ¦â He suddenly hit the brakes and turned to Kevan. âThereâs someone at the gate. Whatâs going on?â
Kevan had been engaged in conversation with Aster throughout the journey.
He did not pay much attention to the road ahead.
As expected, there was a lavishly dressed but disheveled woman standing at the courtyard gate.
She was holding a gleaming kitchen knife.
It could be none other than Maria.
âOpen the gatel Maria pounded on the heavy iron gate with her knile.
Her voice was strained as she shouted, âGive me back my Edmund!â
Aster, unfamiliar with such a situation, cowered in Kevanâs arms.
âDaddy, who is she?â he asked in a hushed tone.
Kevan whispered, âSheâs someone who isnât well.â
He gently shielded Asterâs eyes with his hand and offered comfort, âYou donât need to be scared, buddy. Iâm here.â
Dylan retrieved his phone and asked Kevan, âShould we call the police?â
Kevan nodded in agreement.
The three of them remained seated in the car.
They listened to Mariaâs relentless stream of curses while patiently waiting for the police to arrive.
However, Dylanâs Land Rover drew too much attention.
Before long. Maria noticed the suddenly parked car, still running.
She clutched her kitchen knife as she approached.
Dylan made a swift decision.
He shifted gears and stepped on the gas pedal.
His car zoomed past her before she could discem who was inside the vehicle.
Maria didnât pursue them.
Dylan parked the car around the corner, ensuring it was out of Mariaâs line of sight âThat display by Marla was quite unsettling.â he admitted, His heart was still pounding. It wasnât that he was afraid of her, but with a child in the car, he had to exercise caution.
The banging on the gate resumed, accompanied by Mariaâs continued verbal tirade.
âCome over and hold Aster,â Kevan instructed Dylan.
âHuh? What do you intend to do?â Dylan raised an eyebrow His senses were on high alert.