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.

a bar? If he were to offend Alastor, the latter has the ability to jeopardize Jason’s job.” Anastasia thought.

he wanted to say something, but he held

have a prominent family?” Anastasia pressed

have nothing at all. If you were to lose your job, how will you sustain yourself and Grandma Penelope?”

divorce. He and Felicia have gone off the deep end. They lash out at anyone they come across. I don’t want to drag

Jason declared while stepping closer. “As long as you

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

to the spot with his hands clenched into tight fists.

you vanished without a trace!” Anastasia’s words

also aware that her very existence seemed to be

Jason’s voice was a mere whisper as he placed the bank card in Anastasia’s hand. Tll take

“Just keep it. I owe

eyes reddened as he asked, “Do you really want a

never crossed paths.” Anastasia took a few steps back, turning away from him.

to follow Anastasia and trailed close behind.

darkness fell, the streetlights cast

shado

every step,

she got into a taxi. Only then did he step back, silently

chance to keep her close slipped through his

the

arrived at Hork General Hospital, her steps

gaze was drawn to Zeke, who had regained consciousness

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