Although Aster's intentions were good, Kevan still did not send him back to Violet's to prevent her from hesitating when leaving the house tomorrow.

"Once Grandma has come home tomorrow, I'll send you over, okay?" Kevan told Aster.

Aster forced himself to nod and say, "Okay, then."

…

Because he had been separated too long from Larissa, Aster kept sticking to her that night until he fell asleep. Only then did Larissa tiptoe away from him.

Kevan was waiting for her in the bedroom.

His upper