Chapter 201
The next morning. Anastasia opened her eyes, red and swollen. She had no recollection of dozing off, but she was certain of one thing. Her sleep hadn’t lasted more than a few hours.
Jason had already arrived, bringing her favorite grilled cheese sandwich and some meat chowder.
“When did you get here? Anastasia’s voice was hoarse.
“I’ve been here for a while, Jason whispered. When he arrived, Alastor was asleep on a bench in the hallway,
“Alastor just left…Jason didn’t initially intend to tell Anastasia, but he chose honesty over deceit.
Anastasia let out a sarcastic laugh. “Did he sleep in Felicia’s ward last night! Even though Anastasia had guessed the answer, her fingers went a
“No… Jason placed the chowder on the small table. “He was on the bench outside
Anastasia paused and then looked up at Jason. “Are you defending him?”
your door.
“I don’t want to manipulate you into leaving Alastor to be with me,” Jason said sincerely
Anastasia looked at Jason for a moment before softly saying, “You’re a fool…”
“Anastasia! I’m here.” Anastasia hadn’t even started her chowder when Kimberly came rushing in with breakfast in hand.
“What are you eating!” Kimberly asked, sitting at the edge of the bed.
“Jason made grilled cheese sandwiches and some meat chowder,” Anastasia said with a smile.
numb
“Eat mine. Give that to me. I haven’t had breakfast either, Kimberly said as she placed the waffles in front of Anastasia and pulled the grilled cheese sandwich and chowder toward herself.
Anastasia instinctively wanted to stop her, but Kimberly was already eating. “Wow, Jason, you’re such a great cook, Even if we don’t work, I could still take care of you.”
Anastasia raised her hand to rub her forehead. Kimberly started talking nonsense again. Jason looked really upset. It was clear that he didn’t want Kimberly to eat the food he had bought for Anastasia
“Anastasia, I need to pick up a car from the dealership on the outskirts later. You know how my driving skills are. If I scratch or bump my new car, I’d feel terrible. Could Jason come with me?” Kimberly asked Anastasia deliberately.
Anastasia glanced at Jason. “He”
Tam not available, I need to work,” Jason said in a deep voice.
“Why are you still working? Is it that delivery job? I’ve already quit it for you. Come with me to pick up the car. If you spot something that catches your eye, 111 buy it for you,” Kimberly said generously.
Kimberly’s family was quite well–off. Although not on the same level as Alastor’s family, they were definitely wealthy. Gifting a car casually wasn’t something unheard of.
“No need,” Jason muttered with a gloomy look as he sat on the side. Out of respect for Anastasia, he didn’t want to have a fallout with Kimberly. “Why did you quit Jason’s job?” Anastasia asked, sounding quite annoyed.
Anastasia wondered, ‘What’s Kimberly been doing lately! Why is she acting so strange? She then said, “The job is Jason’s choice.”
Kimberly said, “That job is so tiring, and I’m just pursuing him, right? Plus, what does it pay him, anyway? Ed give him twice as much just to spend
instead. that time with me
“Jason’s a wizard in the kitchen. I’d up it to three times the pay. If we’re under the same roof, how about you whip up some of that magic for met Kimberly pouted, sipping her hearty meat chowder.
It seemed like Kimberly was wooing Jason, but in reality, every word she spoke was a subile insult, using money to belittle him. Jason didn’t say a word, acting like Kimberly was invisible. Anastasia looked at Kimberly with a mixed expression.
‘Despite her carefree demeanor, Kimberly is definitely not the type to have such a low EQ It is now very clear that Kimberly isn’t genuinely into Jason. Then why is she making such a big deal about Jason? wondered Anastasia.
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Chapter 201
Jason, you need money and I can give it to you. Isn’t that great?” Kimberly continued.
“You guys take your time eating. I’m heading to work.” Jason couldn’t stand it any longer and got up to leave.
Anastasia wanted to say something but stopped short, keeping the words to herself.
“Kimberly, what are you doing? Anastasia asked with a frown after Jason left. “Why are you going after Jason?”
“Anastasia, there’s nothing money can’t fix in this world. If it can’t, it just means there’s not enough money,” Kimberly said, taking a bite of her egg “Let’s make a bet. In less than a month, I can win Jason over. Do you believe me?”
