Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 400

Larissa spent a long time coaxing Aster before he finally calmed down.

After he had eaten and taken a shower, Aster put himself to bed.

He was mature for his age because Larissa and Wendy often traveled for work. He had to learn to manage himsell since preschool.

Massaging her throbbing temples. Larissa collapsed on the sofa and made another video call to Wendy again,

Seeing as Larissa was alone, Wendy asked, “Is Aster asleep?”

“Yes.“Larissa sighed. “He refused to leave without me.”

“Give him some time. He’ll come to terms with reality in a couple of days.” Wendy had spent more time taking care of Aster, thus, she understood his personality better than Larissa.

“I hope so, Larissa pursed her lips.

“When do you start work? Wendy continued.

Hotel’s senior management, informing them of a meeting in

soon? Wendy was somewhat surprised.

Larissa. “Aren’t you pushing yourself too hard? You don’t even have enough time to get

grown accustomed to working late nights. She found little difference between working

not take her health for granted, but Larissa never took

at all! Look at your dark circles in the mimor!” Wendy exclaimed, frustrated that she couldn’t do

put on more foundation.” Larissa

and put Larissa to sleep

Larissa didn’t understand what she was referring to. “What do you

lips and asked cautiously. “I mean, are you

smiled faintly.

to you. If you find it too hard to continue in Bartham, come back immediately. Even with my salary

grandiose promise made Larissa chuckle heartily, “Sure.”

a while longer before Wendy noticed the time and urged Larissa, “It’s getting late, go

sofa. She opened her emails and finished her work one after another. Unknowingly, the sky had

took a shower, changed into casual clothes, and woke Aster up from his sleep. “Do you want to