Chapter 47

“Are you feeling uncomfortable?” Jason was short of breath as if he had been looking for her for a long time.

“How… How did you know I’m here?” Anastasia stared at Jason in bewilderment.

Jason crouched beside Anastasia and gave her a reassuring pat on the back. “I asked Kimberly. She mentioned you had gone to visit Alastor’s grandmother.”

Anastasia slowly rose to her feet. Her head was spinning, and her steps were unsteady.

Instinctively, Jason reached out and helped Anastasia to her feet.

“Is there something I can help you with?” Anastasia pulled her wrist free and distanced herself from Jason.

A trace of sadness flashed through Jason’s eyes. He took out a bank card and asked, “Did you leave this with Grandma?*

“Jason…” Anastasia took a deep breath. “Whether you’re Jace or not, take the money and leave Hork with Grandma Penelope.”

“And don’t return if you can,” she continued in her mind.

“Why?” Jason’s eyes welled up with redness.

“Do you have money? Anastasia met Jason’s gaze.

It was not her intention to undermine Jason; rather, she was trying to be realistic.

He had nothing-no influential connections, distinguished background, prominent family, or wealth.

much could he possibly earn working at a bar? If he were to offend Alastor, the latter has the ability to jeopardize Jason’s job.” Anastasia thought.

lips as he wanted to say something,

prominent family?” Anastasia pressed further.

any influential connections?” Anastasia’s voice faltered. “You have nothing at all. If you were to lose your job, how will you sustain

backward. “Jason, Alastor wants a divorce. He and Felicia have gone off the deep end. They lash out at anyone they come across. I don’t want to drag you

afraid of them” Jason declared while stepping closer. “As long as you divorce

is the reason I’m

rooted to the spot with his

protect me, yet you vanished without

aware that her very existence seemed to be

a mere whisper as he placed the bank card in Anastasia’s

refused the card. “Just keep it. I owe

you really want a

paths.” Anastasia took a few steps

moved to follow Anastasia and

fell, the streetlights cast

shado

shadowed her every step, his determination

taxi. Only then did he step back, silently

keep her close slipped through his fingers

grappled with the harsh

General Hospital, her steps

entered the ward, her gaze was drawn to Zeke, who had regained consciousness in his

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