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.

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

as he wanted to say something, but he

have a prominent family?” Anastasia pressed

nothing at all. If you

the deep end. They lash out at anyone they come across. I don’t want to drag

not afraid of them” Jason declared while stepping closer.

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

stood rooted to the spot with his hands

he’s unlike you, who are down and out. You promised to protect me, yet you vanished without

existence seemed to be a

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

the card. “Just keep it. I

asked, “Do you

took a few steps back, turning away

moved to follow Anastasia and

fell, the streetlights cast elongated

shado

every step, his

until she got into a taxi. Only then

chance to keep her close slipped

with the harsh reality.

Anastasia arrived at Hork General Hospital, her steps heavy

gaze was drawn to

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