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.

in her throat. She could

don’t cry —”

been listening to the sounds coming from Aster’s bedroom. As soon as

of oatmeal and rushed in.

“What’s going on!”

tracks. Wendy hesitated, wondering whether she should approach them or

the both of you crying so much?”

crying too hard. She comforted

more

She grabbed a tissue and wiped away Larissa’s tears. Then, she pointed to the breakfast on the tray and reminded

from her chest. Aster’s eyes were swollen from crying. He looked just as unsightly as Larissa the

day before.

face in her

well to stop Aster from crying, but not today. He

lost her

beat up that brat right

stopped her, “No,