Freddy opened the door from inside. When Aster got in, Freddy quickly shut the door, as if he was afraid that Larissa would change her mind.

Chuckling, Larissa got into the front seat. She turned around and asked Freddy, "What game are you going to play with Aster?"

Like magic, Freddy produced an iPad and started a game with colorful visuals. Sounds of cheerful music echoed in the car.

Freddy and Aster were around the same age, so they had common interests. After a while, Aster's attention was focused on the game and both of them played together happily.

Larissa's worry eased slightly.

Diverting his attention from the boys in the rearview mirror, Allen glanced at the paper bag Larissa placed at her feet. "Do you not like sandwiches?"

"Oh, no." Larissa laughed awkwardly and opened the bag. She took out a stuffed sandwich that was wrapped in paper. "It wasn't convenient to eat just now."

She asked Aster, "Do you want some sandwiches? There's bacon and ham!"

Aster was stil