Chapter 311
Sweet Subterfuge
She hesitated for a moment before cautiously asking âLarissa, when do you and Kevan plan to have a child?â
Hurriedly, she added. âTm not pressuring you to have a child, donât misunderstand! Im just asking so I can be prepared in advance.â
It made Larissa a little embarrassed. âWell â Kevan and I have never discussed it.â
me plans alhaving In addition to her own decision, Larissa and Kevan were merely in a contractual marriage for their individual gains with no plans children. However, she couldnât tell Violet about that so she could only continue lo stall Violet rubbed her hands with disappointment. âArghtâ
Violet slaved longer than usual that day. Usually, she would return home after visiting the park.
Glancing at Violet, who was busy in the kitchen, Larissa let slightly uneasy. She was afraid that Kevan would repeat the mistake of bringing Ruby back home.
It wasnât a big deal when he brought Ruby home al other times. Larissa had successfully convinced herself that she harbored no ill feelings of jealousy toward her. However, with Violet around, it might not be the best idea to bring her home.
Thinking of this, she secretly informed Kevan. âYour mother came home today. I think she stay for dinner before leaving.â
All Kevan replied was âOkayâ.
Perhaps because Violet was around, Kevan came back a little earlier than usual âOh, you linished work early today.â Violet was surprised when she opened the door to see Kevan.
*Larissa said you were here, so I came back early to have dinner with you.â Kevan said sweetly.
Violet patted his lace in satisfaction and proudly praised him. âWhat a good son you are!
Kevan smiled helplessly.
Sitting on the sola, Larissa watched the warm interaction between the mother and son and bean to smile before she knew it.
âLarissa, Kevan is back, Letâs have dinner,â Violet called, walking over to extend her hand to help Larissa up, but Kewan beat her to it.
He bent down, one hand encircling Larissaâs wast from behind the other hand sliding under her knees, scooping her up.
Violet clucked her tongue as she grinned from ear to ear.
âYou two, stop being so sweet?â she teased. âIf you make me feel too lonely, I might call your dad over!â
âIf you want, you can call him right now,â Kevan said, not taking her threat seriously.
He stood up straight, lossing Larissa lightly as he tried to find a more comfortable position. Frightened, Larissa clung to his neck lightly and refused to let go.
Kevan glanced at her with disdain. âLook at how weak you are However, the comers of his mouth were raised in a smile.