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.

support the family,” Alastor quipped, a

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

just in time, her deliberate attempt to provoke

furrowed his eyebrows as he sternly ordered Felicia

a pointed glance at Anastasia, her gaze filled with provocation.

a calm demeanor, her mind occupied by her own thoughts, “Alastor, I’ll be heading

in his 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 his discontent.

making a public

Anastasia explained as she 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 with me today? You’ve already worked overtime last night. The company should at

the fabric of his

had suffered from mysophobia after their marriage. Despite having high requirements for a woman, he seemed to make an exception when it came to

moving restlessly. “The year is coming to an end, and our company will be

of Alastor’s

to be at home. In a feigned tone

He wasn’t well–acquainted

them during a business meeting before. They’re quite affable. They have quite an age gap between them. I even commented at that time how it seemed a shame for a lovely woman to be paired with an older man,” Anastasia said,

asked nonchalantly, “Why

husband couldn’t satisfy her anymore. Eventually, she found a young hunk but was caught by her husband. It’s