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.

to offend Alastor, the

his lips as he wanted to say something, but he

have a prominent family?” Anastasia pressed further.

background? Or even any influential connections?” Anastasia’s voice faltered. “You have nothing at all. If

divorce. He and Felicia have gone off the deep end. They lash out

declared while stepping closer. “As long

protect me?” Anastasia’s voice 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

spot with

he’s unlike you, who are down and out. You promised to protect me, yet you vanished without a trace!” Anastasia’s words cut deep, and

existence seemed to be a curse

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

refused the card. “Just keep

he asked, “Do you really want

a few steps back,

follow Anastasia and

cast elongated shadows upon

shado

her every step, his

side until she got into a taxi. Only

chance to keep her

grappled with the

arrived at Hork General Hospital, her steps heavy with exhaustion.

to Zeke,

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