Sweet Subterfuge by Trina Duo

Chapter 400

Larissa spent a long time coaxing Aster before he finally calmed down.

After he had eaten and taken a shower, Aster put himself to bed.

He was mature for his age because Larissa and Wendy often traveled for work. He had to learn to manage himsell since preschool.

Massaging her throbbing temples. Larissa collapsed on the sofa and made another video call to Wendy again,

Seeing as Larissa was alone, Wendy asked, “Is Aster asleep?”

“Yes.“Larissa sighed. “He refused to leave without me.”

“Give him some time. He’ll come to terms with reality in a couple of days.” Wendy had spent more time taking care of Aster, thus, she understood his personality better than Larissa.

“I hope so, Larissa pursed her lips.

“When do you start work? Wendy continued.

management, informing them of a meeting in the conference room

was somewhat surprised.

too hard? You don’t even

nights. She found little difference between working in the day or late at

to take better care of herself and not take her

in the mimor!” Wendy exclaimed, frustrated that she couldn’t

alright. I just have to put on more foundation.” Larissa said

wished that she could book the next flight over and put Larissa to sleep personally. Taking a deep breath to calm

was referring to. “What do

“I mean, are

faintly. “I’m

if anything bad were to happen to you. If you find it too hard to continue in Bartham, come back immediately. Even with my salary alone, I can support both you and Aster!”

grandiose promise made Larissa chuckle heartily,

before Wendy noticed the time and urged

her emails and finished her work one

into casual clothes, and woke Aster up from his sleep. “Do you want to go to the