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.

an email to Winston Hotel’s senior management, informing them

was

You don’t even

Over the years. Larissa had grown accustomed to working late nights. She found little difference between working in the

of herself and not take her health for granted,

mimor!” Wendy exclaimed, frustrated that she couldn’t do anything about Larissa’s stubbomness.

alright. I just have to put on more foundation.” Larissa

the next flight over and put Larissa to sleep personally. Taking a deep breath to calm herself

understand what she was referring to. “What do

cautiously. “I mean, are you okay after coming

smiled faintly. “I’m fine.”

couldn’t put her worries to rest. “Remember to tell me at once if anything bad were to happen to you. If you find it too hard to continue in

grandiose promise made Larissa chuckle heartily, “Sure.”

chatted for a while longer before Wendy noticed the time and urged

opened her emails and finished her work one after another. Unknowingly, the sky had already turned

clothes, and woke Aster up from his sleep.