Chapter 717


    Chapter 7 17


    Gary was used to throwing grand banquets and parties. “Just follow my lead, there’s nothing to be


    nervous about. It might take some time, but you will get used to it eventually.”


    Larissa felt a little intimidated by her future role as an heiress.


    “Is it toote for me to back out now?” she asked.


    “Back out? Don’t even think about it!” Gary red at her.


    He went through such difficulties to reunite with his daughter, it weren’t because of Larissa’s refusal he


    would have announced their rtionship to the world. Now that she finally relented, he would not let


    her back out of this!


    While she was resting at home, Larissa kept herself busy.


    Every morning, she woke up earlier and prepared a simple breakfast for Wendy and Aster. After they


    left, she would start reading the materials sent by Lewis to get acquainted with her uing job.


    Around 3 pm, she would take a cab to the kindergarten and letch Aster. Her leg hadn’t fully recovered,


    so she wasn’t allowed to drive a car yel.


    Aster was very clingy to Larissa since it had been a long time since they’d been together. As long as


    she was at home. Aster insisted on sticking to her like glue. He wouldn’t let go of her no matter what


    Wendy often eximed that she couldn’t stand how close they were. One time, she even tried to


    physically separate Larissa and Aster out of jealousy. In the end, all three of them fell into a heap,


    laughing until their stomachs hurt.


    On Thursday night, Larissa announced that she was going back to work. Since then, Aster appeared


    visibly dejected.


    Although Larissa could sense that his mood was affected, her heart ached as she knew she couldn’t do


    anything to make him feel better.


    After Aster went to bed, Wendy brought two beers from the fridge and asked Larissa. “Fancy a drink?”


    Larissa was feeling frustrated and stretched her hand out. “Sure.”


    Both of them sat on the ground. leaning against the s. Wendy lifted her can of beer and toasted


    Larissa’s, taking a huge gulp.


    “Why are you going to work so soon? I thought you hadn’t fully recovered,” Wendy said, ncing at


    Larissa’s leg.


    “I need more people on my side. I need people who are loyal to me, not to my dad. Lewis, or even


    Kevan Larissa stared at the table nkly as the bitter taste of beer spread across her tongue,


    She needed power and influence to achieve her aim.


    “Why?” Wendy asked, puzzled.


    “I don’t want to always be protected by them.” Throughout her life, Larissa had gone through too much


    suffering. In addition, she owed too much to the people who had helped her. She didn’t want anyone


    else to be caught up in her problems


    Larissa wished that she could be independent and strong enough to protect herself and her loved ones.


    Besides, she had many questions that she needed answers to. This n of hers needed to be carried


    out in secret. No one, not even her”


    protectors,” should know about it.


    “How about Aster? Are you going to leave him again?” Wendy looked up at Larissa and pointed in the


    direction of Aster’s bedroom.


    Larissa’s grip tightened around the beer she held in hand, denting the aluminum can and spilling some


    of the beer out


    With a weak smile on her face, Wendy said, “You saw how happy he was. When you weren’t around,


    he did his best to keep up a brave


    front, saying that it was alright and you woulde home soon. Still, I caught him crying under the


    nkets asionally when I went to his bedroom at night. You can’t imagine how much he loves and


    misses you.”Content is ? 2024 N?velDrama.Org.