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.

had just sent an email to Winston Hotel’s senior management, informing them of a meeting in the conference room at 9 am sharp.

soon? Wendy was

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

working late nights. She found little difference between working in the day or late

and not take her health for granted, but Larissa never

in the mimor!” Wendy exclaimed,

put on more foundation.” Larissa said nonchalantly.

could book the next flight over and put Larissa to sleep personally. Taking a deep breath to calm herself down, Wendy continued, “So,

was referring to. “What

her lips and asked cautiously. “I mean, are you

smiled faintly.

you. If you

grandiose promise made Larissa chuckle heartily, “Sure.”

noticed the time and urged Larissa, “It’s getting

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

changed into casual clothes, and woke Aster up from his sleep. “Do