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 ponder.

back and eat it. It’s Christmas Eve, so you’ve got to eat well.” Jason packed the steaming ravioli into a lunch box. and handed it to Anastasia.

carton of milk and

looked at the

safety.” Jason ruffled Snowball’s

Jason’s earnestness amusing. Jace remained the same, while she. Anastasia,

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

of you yet, and you want

*Exactly! Are these reporters all blind? They couldn’t even snap a clear photo of

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

at Anastasia, “Annie,

away, it grew smaller and smaller in the distance.

watched Jason’s figure until her

person Jace was, and yet because he met

being saved by her was Jace’s good luck,

by her was the unluckiest

ended up in a juvenile detention center, nor would he be in this state where he was constantly

was a catastrophe.

was the source of misfortune, and living in

the heavens

Anastasia returned here, the house was in

left, but upon entering, she found a mess,

on electricity?” Sensing the

retreated to its cozy cat

Anastasia and extended his hand toward Snowball.

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