Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

Chapter 50

Anastasia had arrived at Hork General Hospital. She asked the doctor from the emergency department and ran toward Penelope’s ward.

“Jason…”

Jason stood outside the door, conversing with the doctor.

“Mrs. Gunn is at an advanced age. If she is to have another operation at her age, we need to have a professional medical team and hire specialists. In Bricaes, specialists don’t take appointments and are expensive. Mrs. Gunn may not be able to wait.” The doctor sighed and continued to advise. “I suggest that you give up if your family does not have the means to sustain the treatments.”

Jason stood at the door, looked desolate, and stated, “Money is not a problem. Doctor.”

“It’s not a monetary problem” The doctor sighed and continued. “It’s not that easy to make an appointment with a specialist. especially without the right connections. That is beyond my limitations. Moreover, at Mrs. Gunn’s age…”

The doctor stopped in mid-sentence

The doctor added. “Do you think it’s necessary to continue with the treatment?”

Jason clenched the check-up report and answered. “I have promised to let my grandma live to a ripe old age of 100.”

The doctor sighed and advised. “That’s how it is if surgery is needed. That is the name and phone number of the specialist. It is impossible to make an appointment without personal connections. You can give that a try.”

Jason held the paper and was silent for a long time.

Grandma Penelope Anastasia ran over and asked in

and glanced at

gasped at the sight of Jason’s bloodshot eyes.

it very serious?” Anastasia inquired in a

hoarsely. “It’s unlikely Grandma can

of Penelope to

the specialist’s number Leave it to me Anastasta reached out to take the number in

you know of someone?

sure she could pull it off So, she said, “I can ask around

you divorced Alastor yet, Anastasia?” Jason

have already said it before. I will not get a divorce.” Disappointment flashed in Jason’s eyes while he

then I don’t need it. I have my own ways. Jason reached

Anastasia clenched her fist and said, “No. I don’t

not need to beg him. It’s just an exchange

Anastasia in disbelief.

toward Penelope, deep in her sleep. She said, “Take good care of Grandma Penelope. I’ll call you if

shouted her name anxiously when

and turned to look at Jason.

back,” Jason said and stepped forward nervously. He didn’t want

had already turned

was standing in the VIP examination area of the obstetrics and gynecology department. He