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?

Anastasia didn’t have time to

it. It’s Christmas Eve, so you’ve got to eat well.” Jason packed the

carton of milk and two

Eve?” Anastasia looked at the food in her arms, then

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

Jace remained the same, while she.

bit concerned. Should I go back with you?” Jason seemed like he wanted to squeeze into

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

couldn’t even

the car, rolling

stood there, grinning at Anastasia,

the car drove away, it grew smaller

Jason’s figure until her vision blurred.

person Jace was, and yet because he

that being saved by her was Jace’s good luck, only to later

by her was the unluckiest thing that

juvenile detention center, nor would he be in

was a catastrophe.

the source of misfortune, and living

wonder even the heavens didn’t want her

here, the house

entering, she found a mess, and Alastor was

to save on electricity?” Sensing the heavy atmosphere,

retreated to its cozy cat

Anastasia and extended his

a word, Snowball would’ve jumped right onto him, but now it refused to