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.

a chair, Anastasia looked at Alastor numbly and thought, “He’s insinuating me. He’s criticizing

annoying to Alastor. Even though I also feel repulsed by my current state,

person’s personality was shaped by

Anastasia hadn’t been brought up in a positive

she 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 been met with her

scheming.” Looking at the four agreements before her, Anastasia

true.”

malicious. In that case, you can only consider

really think I’m afraid of you?” Alastor braced himself against the table as he looked at her. “If it weren’t for our four years of

that he was reaching his limit.

holding back since Anastasia found out about his

was the one who had been persistently pushing the boundaries and being

to see how you’ve utilized everyone you can get your hands on to get to where you are today,” Alastor remarked as he picked up

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. Now, you are resorting to even more ruthless tactics to safeguard your benefits.”

and trembled as she looked at Alastor. Her eyes burned as tears welled up, and her throat was so dry that she couldn’t utter a

Alastor was slandering her to obtain the divorce or if he

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

actually believes in those rumors?”