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.

bar? If he were to offend Alastor, the latter has the ability to

wanted to say something, but he held back from doing so.

a prominent family?”

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

deep end.

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

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

the spot with his hands clenched into tight fists.

yet you vanished without a trace!”

aware that her very existence seemed to be a

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

“Just keep

he asked, “Do you really

took a few

moved to follow Anastasia and

streetlights cast

shado

her every step,

Anastasia’s side until she got into a taxi. Only then did he step back, silently watching her depart.

chance to keep her close slipped through his

the harsh

Hospital, her steps heavy with exhaustion.

entered the ward, her gaze was drawn to Zeke, who had

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