When they got in the car, Larissa patted Aster's back and said, "Alright, you can look up now."

Aster looked up from Larissa's neck, showing his red and puffy eyes. He stared with curiosity at everything in the car, including the strange old man sitting beside Larissa.

"Mommy, who is this person?" He poked Larissa's arm and spoke in a low tone.

Gary panicked a little when he was singled out by Aster.

"I … I … '' Gary stammered, but his tongue seemed to be tied. He couldn't even string a s