Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

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Chapter 5

Chapter 5

The next morning. Anastasia prepared breakfast and headed to Alastor’s company.

Aware of Anastasia’s impending arrival, Alastor arrived at the office early, appearing quite weary.

While he was indeed tired, it wasn’t due to work.

“Did you have a rough night’s sleep?” Anastasia asked, her tone laced with concern. She approached Alastor and offered assistance with adjusting his tie. “Why are you pushing yourself so hard?”

Alastor was dressed in the same outfit as yesterday, likely out of concern that Anastasia might discern something amiss.

Anastasia’s lips curved into a gentle smile.

If Alastor was willing to great lengths to deceive her, it would only indicate that he had no intention of pursuing a divorce.

making money to support the family,” Alastor quipped, a faint smile gracing his

Alastor’s tie, momentarily froze. “Family? Which family?” she wondered.

report. Felicia entered the office just in time, her deliberate attempt

eyebrows as he sternly

glance at Anastasia, her

between the two with a calm demeanor, her mind occupied by her own thoughts, “Alastor, I’ll be heading to Atharia on a business trip.

agree that you would avoid going on business trips whenever possible?

Anastasia making a public appearance bothered Alastor.

walked toward Alastor, attempting to soothe his disgruntlement. She continued, “Darling, I’ll be away for three months. Can’t you take a day off and spend some time

fingers subtly venturing beneath the fabric of his shirt. The intimacy of her touch carried

high requirements for a woman, he seemed to make an exception when it came

which had been moving restlessly. “The year is coming to an end,

well aware of Alastor’s lack

be at home. In a feigned tone of aggrievement, she asked, “Have you heard about Mabel Cook

wasn’t well–acquainted with Anastasia’s friends.

have quite an age gap between them. I even

and asked nonchalantly, “Why did they

young hunk but was caught by her husband. It’s surprising, considering I thought they were genuinely