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?

time to ponder. She quickly

back and eat it. It’s Christmas Eve, so you’ve got to eat well.”

carton of milk and two

the significance of eating these on Christmas Eve?” Anastasia looked at the food in her arms,

Snowball’s head. ‘Grandma used

earnestness amusing. Jace remained the same, while she. Anastasia,

go back with you?” Jason seemed like he

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

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

car, rolling down

at Anastasia, “Annie,

drove away, it grew smaller and smaller in

Jason’s figure until her vision blurred.

Jace was, and yet because he met her…

saved by her was Jace’s good

by her was the unluckiest thing that

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

was a

of misfortune, and living in this world was her sin.

wonder even the heavens

house, when Anastasia returned here, the house

but upon entering, she found a mess, and Alastor was slouched on the couch.

electricity?” Sensing the heavy atmosphere,

and retreated to

and extended his hand toward Snowball. “Come

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