Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 916

Larissa brought Freddy into the car. The lights in the car were t, perfectly highlighting the disheveled state the little boy was in.

Larissa cleaned the dirt on Freddy’s face with wet wipes and ran her fingers through his messy hair to make it neat and tidy.

“Did you get into a fight with your dad?” she asked gently.

Freddy still wasn’t responding to her.

Recalling what Allen said over the phone–that Freddy seemed to have signs of depression.

Larissa felt her heart tighten. “Freddy, talk to me, please? You can tell me whatever you want.” She was starting to sound anxious.

at her, his gaze was blank and lifeless.

a glance at the two people sitting in the

became restless all of a sudden and frantically tried to open the locked car door. When he realized he couldn’t open. it, he fiercely knocked his arm against the window,

arms around him in an instant to hold him

I want to leave!

his legs in the air, staining the clean seats and

him. Although he was young, he had executed his full strength at the moment for the sake of escaping. She gritted her teeth, enduring the

Lewis immediately went to the backseat and helped Larissa keep Freddy

Freddy’s scream was so sharp that it almost pierced both Larissa’s and Lewis‘ eardrums.

there was barely anyone around the kindergarten at this hour. Otherwise, such a chaotic scene was only going

scared, Freddy. We won’t hurt you.” Larissa comforted, gently patting his

wasn’t working

was caressing him. If Lewis hadn’t pried open

withdrew her hand, she couldn’t stop tears from coursing down her cheeks. The bite

slowly oozing out