Sweet Subterfuge

Chapter 915

“Take a moment to think about where Freddy might go–like the places he usually loves going or his close friends‘ houses.” Larissa suggested. “By the way, have you called the police? They will take care of this, won’t they?”

“I haven’t contacted the police yet,” Allen said, “I’ve also just received the news from the nanny a while ago. She thought Freddy had sneakily gone out to play. But when she couldn’t find him after looking for him around the school she panicked.

“I’m heading to Freddy’s favorite spots now. Larissa, can you help to keep an eye out too? Freddy loves and trusts you the most. If he runs away from home, it’s very likely that he will go to you. Moreover…” He trailed off, seemingly hesitating to continue speaking.

“What?” Larissa asked.

“Something has been off with him since he received the cold shoulder from you. He has gotten a lot quieter than before. I’m worried that he might be suffering from depression.”

That was a bolt out of the blue. Larissa was stunned. She knew that something was wrong with Freddy, but little did she expect it to be because of her.

“Tell me the places he loves to

Allen refused. “You must be spending time with your family at home, so I won’t bother you anymore. If Freddy really looks for you later, please let

Larissa said. “We can find Freddy faster when

while before replying. “Alright, then. Thanks,

Larissa took out a pen and paper from her bag to jot

up her phone, Lewis asked,

on his own after school ended today and hasn’t gone home until now.

she stretched out her hand

Hence, her car was still parked downstairs at the

It’s late now. It’s not safe for a woman like you

went to the places Allen gave her one after another, starting from the one nearest to her. Parks, amusement parks, theaters–shel asked everyone around, but none of them had seen Freddy.

to let Lewis drive around the kindergarten

Freddy hadn’t encountered any unexpected situations, he wouldn’t have

same area for the third time. Lewis said. “Tell

around and caught sight of a small figure in the narrow alley by the roadside.