Whispers Of Betrayal (Anastasia and Alastor)

Chapter 86

Anastasia stared at Jason, utterly shocked. Marry him?

“Are you out of your mind?” Was he nuts, or was it her?

“I know I can’t offer you the kind of security you want because I’m not Alastor. I don’t have the same wealth or status, so none of you women is interested in me.” Jason looked down, disappointment written all over his face.

Anastasia’s heart clenched at his words, feeling a twinge of guilt for Jason’s despondent expression.

Felicia’s words must have really hit him hard.

“If I were the son of a billionaire like Colbert, that would be great,” Jason mumbled softly.

“You don’t need to be anyone’s son. Just being yourself, Jace, is more than enough.” Anastasia shook her head, not wanting Jason to entertain unrealistic notions. “Don’t worry about other people’s opinions. You’re good as you are, and you can lead a good life through your own hard work and efforts.”

“Since you understand that, why won’t you fully give up on Alastor and start fresh with me? I can put in the effort and work to make your life better too.” Jason’s eyes flared as he earnestly implored Anastasia.

Anastasia felt like she was walking into a trap. There was something off about Jason, but she couldn’t quite put her finger on

“You don’t get it…” Anastasia averted her gaze. “I have to go now.”

“Anastasia, you won’t even agree to this small request of mine? What if I fail to fulfill Grandma’s wish…” Jason’s eyes reddened.

Anastasia’s thoughts were tangled, and her fingers clenched tightly. “Let me think about it.”

Jason smiled. “Sure!”

Anastasia was taken aback. Was he doing this on purpose?

didn’t have time to ponder.

to eat well.” Jason

still, Jason also grabbed a carton of milk and two apples.

Christmas Eve?” Anastasia looked at the food

symbolizes peace and safety.” Jason ruffled Snowball’s head. ‘Grandma used to

the same, while she. Anastasia, had changed.

seemed like he

pictures of you yet, and you want to give them a chance?” Anastasia sounded a

reporters all blind? They couldn’t even snap a clear

sighed and got into the car, rolling down the window. “Jace…

stood there, grinning at Anastasia, “Annie,

it grew smaller and smaller in

Jason’s figure until her vision blurred.

person Jace was, and yet

being saved by her was Jace’s

by her was the unluckiest thing that happened in

have ended up in a juvenile detention center, nor would he be in this

was a catastrophe.

was the source of misfortune, and living in this world was her

the heavens

Anastasia returned here, the house was in pitch

have left, but upon entering, she found a

save on electricity?” Sensing the heavy atmosphere,

and retreated to its cozy cat bed.

Anastasia and extended his hand toward

the past, even Alastor didn’t say a word, Snowball would’ve jumped right onto him, but now it