Larissa sighed deeply.

Aster turned to look at her with concern and asked, "Mommy, what's wrong?"

Pursing her lips, Larissa ran through what she was going to say in her head before voicing it to Aster, "Aster, will you be disappointed if I turned up alone to the Fun Family Sports Day tomorrow?"

He seemed momentarily stunned, probably not expecting Larissa to bring up this topic.

"Can't I get Uncle Kevan to come with us?" he asked.

Larissa hardened her heart and emphasized firmly, "Uncle Kevan's not your dad. You can't rely on him for everything. It is not his responsibility or obligation to help you out all the time,"

The excitement in Aster's eyes died down immediately.

Hanging his head, he replied in a low voice that was filled with disappointment, "Well, Mommy can come alone. I won't be unhappy about it."

Seeing how sensible and understanding Aster was, Larissa felt both gratified and sorry for him at the same time.

Holding Aster's hand tightly, her lips twitched a