Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

Chapter 47

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.

possibly earn working at a bar? If he were to offend Alastor, the latter has

wanted to say something,

have a prominent family?” Anastasia pressed further.

influential connections?” Anastasia’s voice faltered. “You have nothing at all. If you were to

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 into this

while stepping closer. “As long as you divorce him.

grew louder. “Weren’t you the one asking why I rushed into a marriage with Alastor? I’ll tell you why-I’m driven by materialism, which is the reason I’m clinging to him like a beggar! I’m drawn to his social status and capabilities! It’s also because he can offer me the sense of security and safety I long

the spot with his hands clenched

yet you vanished without a trace!” Anastasia’s words cut deep, and

that her very existence seemed to

as he placed the

the card. “Just keep

as he asked, “Do you really want a clean break from

never crossed paths.” Anastasia took a few

moved to follow Anastasia and trailed close

streetlights cast elongated shadows upon

shado

shadowed her every step, his determination unwavering.

into a taxi. Only then did he

to keep her close slipped through

grappled with the harsh

Hospital, her steps heavy

to Zeke,

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