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

soon? Wendy was somewhat

yourself too hard? You don’t even have enough time to get over the jet lag and time difference

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

take her health for granted, but Larissa never took her advice seriously.

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

have to put on more foundation.” Larissa said

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

was referring to.

mean,

faintly. “I’m

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

grandiose promise made Larissa chuckle heartily, “Sure.”

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

ending the video call, Larissa remained on the sofa. She opened her emails and finished her work one after another.

up from his sleep. “Do you want to go to the supermarket