Since Kevan came late, it was not long before Aster's bedtime came around.

Normally, Aster would obediently go to bed on his own, without anyone reminding him.

However, today he was being stubborn and refused to leave the living room.

He clung to Kevan's arm like gum, staring at him pleadingly with his wide eyes.

"Uncle Kevan, can't you spend the night with me?" Aster begged sweetly, his eyes filled with anticipation.

Kevan didn't dare to give him a hasty answer. He turned to Larissa and waited for her response.

Naturally, Larissa rejected him immediately. "Uncle Kevan is too busy tonight."

The hope in Aster's eyes faded, and Kevan himself felt a little disappointed.

Larissa detached Aster from Kevan's body and pushed him in the direction of his bedroom. "Wash up and go to bed now."

Dragging his feet, Aster tried to gesture to Kevan as he walked away reluctantly.

Although Kevan didn't want to part with Aster, he was more afraid of Larissa. He could only shrug and ga