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.

quipped, a faint smile gracing his

tie, momentarily froze. “Family? Which family?” she

in

his eyebrows as he sternly ordered

pointed glance at Anastasia, her gaze filled

exchange 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.

hand, a hint of displeasure palpable in his reaction. “Didn’t we agree that you would avoid going on business trips whenever possible? Am I not capable of supporting you financially?” he voiced

idea of Anastasia making a public appearance

She continued, “Darling, I’ll be away for three months. Can’t you take a day off and spend some time with me today? You’ve already worked overtime last night. The company should at least be a

Alastor from behind, her fingers subtly venturing beneath the fabric of his shirt. The intimacy of her touch carried

having high requirements for

breath and held Anastasia’s hand, which had been moving restlessly. “The year is coming to an end, and our

well aware of Alastor’s lack of interest in

Anastasia knew that Alastor would never take a day off to be at home. In a feigned tone of aggrievement, she asked, “Have you heard about Mabel

was surprised. He wasn’t well–acquainted with Anastasia’s friends.

before. They’re quite affable. They have quite an age gap between them. I even commented at that time how it

appeared somewhat indifferent and asked nonchalantly, “Why did they get

couldn’t satisfy her anymore. Eventually, she found a young hunk but was caught by her husband. It’s surprising, considering I thought they were genuinely in love,” Anastasia explained,