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

two people sitting in the backseat. “His dad will be here soon. He told

open the locked car door. When he realized he couldn’t open. it, he fiercely knocked his arm against the window, trying to use this method to run away

wrapped her arms around him in an instant to hold him down.

want to leave! Freddy

the air, staining the clean seats

he was young, he had executed his full strength at the moment for the sake of escaping. She

that, Lewis immediately went to the backseat and

scream was so sharp that it almost pierced

at this hour. Otherwise, such a chaotic scene was only going to cause unnecessary misunderstandings.

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

method wasn’t working on the little boy.

If Lewis hadn’t pried open his mouth in time, he probably would have

her cheeks. The bite marks on the back of

slowly