Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

Chapter 53

“It has nothing to do with you,” Anastasia mumbled hoarsely while pondering, “Would he have carried out an investigation if he hadn’t been exploring every avenue to get a divorce?”

“Nothing to do with me? Anastasia, we’re a married couple!” Alastor’s voice was subdued, and he appeared to be losing control.

At that moment, Anastasia noticed the strong scent of alcohol emanating from Alastor and realized he had been drinking. Knowing Alastor well enough, Anastasia knew he wasn’t someone who indulged in excessive drinking or had a fondness for alcohol.

Besides, he seldom drank due to stomach issues, even in social situations.

But now, Alastor seemed to be drinking constantly.

She wondered, “Has he decided to stop pretending? Or does he finally feel free to be himself?”

Indeed, Anastasia had not truly grasped enough about Alastor’s character.

It was understandable since they had only been married for four years. How much could one learn about a person in such a short period?

“A married couple? Are you sure, Alastor?” questioned Anastasia, “You wouldn’t have reignited your relationship with your first crush and engaged in such actions if you truly cared about us.”

“You have no right to criticize me! Am I the only one who doesn’t care about this relationship?” Alastor stood up. “You were right when you said that Felicia and I have a relationship different from the one between you and Jace. I’ve known Felicia since we were 18 years old, and I’m well aware of all her flaws and little schemes. Despite her materialistic and vain ways, she’s always transparent with her emotions and lacks the same level of deceitfulness as others!”

Alastor appeared to be using the influence of alcohol to release his pent-up emotions.

and thought, “He’s insinuating me. He’s criticizing me for being scheming and masking my

quite annoying to Alastor. Even though I

person’s personality was shaped by

Anastasia hadn’t been brought up in a positive environment.

didn’t expect Alastor to entirely understand what she had been through. However, even a small amount of empathy and tenderness from him would’ve

Anastasia said, “I’m scheming.” Looking at the four agreements before her, Anastasia thought, “That seems… to be

true.”

In that case, you can only consider yourself unlucky for crossing paths with me.”

he looked at her. “If it weren’t for our four years of relationship, I would’ve shown you my ruthlessness, which I’m sure you know well.”

Anastasia that he was reaching his

since Anastasia found out about his relationship with Felicia.

persistently pushing

on to get to where you are today,” Alastor remarked as he picked up the four agreements from

almost committed murder because of your instigation. That wasn’t enough, as you also framed Meredith and Harold for domestic violence and sexual assault. During university days, you resorted to selling your body to make money. To secure your interest, you rushed into blind dates and had a blitz marriage after graduation.

furrowed her brows and trembled as she looked at Alastor. Her eyes burned as tears welled up, and her throat was so

slandering her to obtain the divorce or if he genuinely misunderstood her.

ceased since her days in school, but she never imagined that Alastor would believe in something

those