Larissa was decorating the cake when she heard Freddy's offer.

She froze in place and stared at the tarts in his hands.

Larissa didn't know how to respond.

Aster had a strawberry in his hand and placed it on the cake.

He ignored Freddy.

Freddy's face fell.

Larissa realized that his feelings might have been hurt, so she quickly took the tarts. She stuffed one into Aster's hand.

"Thank you." She bent down and ruffled Freddy's hair affectionately.

Only then did Freddy show a shy smi