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.

If he were to offend Alastor, the latter

wanted to say something, but he held back

you have a prominent

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

Felicia have gone off the deep end. They lash out at anyone they come

not afraid of them” Jason declared while stepping closer. “As long as you divorce him. I’ll protect you.”

why-I’m driven by materialism, which is the reason I’m clinging to him like a

stood rooted to the spot with

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

that her very existence seemed to

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

card. “Just keep it. I owe you.”

as he asked, “Do you really

a few steps back, turning away

follow Anastasia and trailed close

streetlights cast elongated shadows upon

shado

shadowed her every step, his determination unwavering.

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

mere delay, and the chance to keep her close slipped through his fingers

grappled with the harsh reality.

Anastasia arrived at Hork General Hospital, her

ward, her gaze was drawn to Zeke, who had regained consciousness

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