Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 998

Chapter 998 Microworks Corporation officially began its holiday break on the eve of the big family reunion dinner. Larissa settled all the workers wages and handed each of them a generous bonus. In the morning, Larissa, Kevan, and Aster completed a thorough cleaning of their home. They also put up the artwork sent over by Viclel a few days earlier. They packed their luggage. In the alternoon, they drove to the Rogers villa, For a week Voet had been insisting that the three of them spend the festival there and slay for a few days before leaving. Naturally, Larissa didn’t refuse. Although Kevan wasn’t particularly enthusiastic about it, he had to comply with Larissa’s decision. The Rogers’ villa was adomed with festive decorations. Baubles were hung under the eaves. An air of celebration permeated the surroundings. As soon as they got out of the car, Aster was bouncing with excitement, absolutely thrilled. “I hung this one!” All content © N/.ôvel/Dr/ama.Org.

He pointed at a bauble at the front gate and proudly informed Larissa. He then gestured to the art pieces on both sides of the door and said. “And I put these up” Larissa had heard from Violet that Aster was really into decorating. She wasn’t surprised at all. Aster had always loved holidays In the past, during Christmas, he would go with Wendy to the woods to cut down a Christmas tree and bring it home. He’d buy all scris of little ornaments to hang on the tree. He even handmade Christmas gifts for her and Wendy. This was the first time in his lide that he was celebrating the big family reunion dinner properly.

Larissa thought it was great that he could experience the traditional culture of his homeland. Violet and Anthony were busy making pies in the house. This was a tradition in their family-they always had pies for the big family reunion dinner. Larissa looked at the huge pies on the table. She suddenly remembered that year when Kewan look her to Roland’s place. On the eve of the big family reunion dinner, she had made many pies with pork and shepherd’s ple filling, which he liked a lot. But unfortunately, he didn’t eat a single one. “What’s on your mind?” Kevan asked, seeing her lost in thought. He reached out and waved his hand in front of her to bring her back. Larissa smiled billerly. “I was just thinking about Roland.” Kevan paused for a moment, then quickly realized what she was referring to. 1/2 +15 BONOS “He did eat them.” Kevan said as he gripped her hand. Though he had a smile on his face, his eyes showed the same sorrow. “He intentionally saved a few for himself after we left. He said they tasted just like Jennifer’s. He asked me to cherish you and not let you 50. “Really? But I thought he didn’t like me,” she said, feeling surprised. The first time they met, Roland was welcoming. But from the second time onward, he became quite distant. So, she always believed that Roland didn’t like her. “No, he really liked you. It’s just that at that time, our family situation was very complicated. “He couldn’t show favoritism to anyone, so…” Kevan explained, clarifying on behalf of his grandfather. Larissa immediately understood. The reason Roland seemed to “ignore” her was probably similar to Kevan’s-Roland wanted to protect

her. The knot that had been hidden in her heart for many years was finally untangled. She suddenly felt a lot lighter, But at the same time, she felt a little sad. “Do you miss him?” she asked Kewan. He nodded, not hiding his feelings from her. “Yes.” This was the first big family reunion dinner after Roland had passed away. Every year before he was hospitalized, he would overcome all obstacles to rush back to Bartham, They would have a reunion meal and eat ples together. It had been many years since he had seen Roland. There would be no more opportunities to eat pies with him in the future. Kevan suddenly felt a bit emotional