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.

money to support the family,” Alastor quipped, a faint smile gracing his face as if he were

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

in time, her deliberate attempt to provoke

eyebrows as he sternly ordered Felicia to leave.

a pointed glance at Anastasia, her gaze filled

occupied by her own thoughts, “Alastor,

that were 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

making a public appearance bothered

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

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

suffered from mysophobia after their marriage. Despite having high requirements for a

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

Alastor’s lack of

see…” 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 Cook and her

Alastor was surprised. He wasn’t well–acquainted with

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, jogging his memory.

asked nonchalantly, “Why did they

husband 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, letting out a