Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 725

Aster was ticklish, especially around his waist. He couldn’t stand anyone touching him there.

As expected, he squirmed under her touch and tried to escape.

Larissa took the chance to pull the blanket off. She enveloped Aster in her embrace. Asler’s tear–streaked lace was exposed.

Larissa’s heart felt like it was being stabbed with a knife. Her chest ached, and she felt sullocated by the pain.

Tightening her arms around him, she lowered her head and kissed his forehead.

“Don’t cry.” Her voice trembled as scorching tears rolled down her cheeks as well.

Aster released his clenched teeth and buried his lace in Larissa’s chest. He was crying his heart out.

He had never cried Ike this before. His cries were heartrending and loud. It was as if he wanted to vent all the bitterness and grievances he bore for years.

comfort were stuck in her throat. She could only

don’t cry —”

the sounds coming from Aster’s bedroom. As soon as she

and rushed

“What’s going on!”

in her tracks.

the both of you crying

palting Asler’s back, afraid that he might choke from crying too hard. She comforted him gently,

no more crying!

a tissue and wiped away Larissa’s tears. Then, she pointed to the

her chest. Aster’s eyes

day before.

wiped away his tears and cradled his face in her hands. “Aster, don’t cry, okay? You’re breaking my heart!”

this line worked well to stop Aster from crying, but not today. He continued sobbing, tears dripping

Aster?” Wendy lost her patience and rolled up her sleeves

beat up that brat right

“No,