Chapter 213
“Annie, Jason murmured as he suddenly stood up straight, looking at her with a bit of panic,
He was worried that Anastasia might misunderstand him.
Kimberly quickly regained her composure and grabbed Jason’s armı
m with a smile, saying, “Annie! What a coincidence, why are you here toot
“Wait a minute. When did you get discharged from the hospital?” She held Jason’s arm lightly as she spoke to Anastasia.
Anastasia shot a glance at Kimberly. Then she focused her gaze on Jason’s urin,
Jason tried to pull away, but the look in Kimberly’s eyes was threatening
Anastasia sighed. She wasn’t naive and could see Kimberly’s threatening look. Anastasia asked, “What’s going on between you two?
Jason said he wanted a bag, so I brought him here to buy one,” Kimberly said, smiling,
Jason wanted to explain something but ended up staying silent.
He was worried t
that Kimberly might lose her temper and say something to upset Anastasia.
After a brief pause, Jason said gently, “Did you get released from the hospital Your stitches aren’t removed yet.”
Alastor replied for Anastasia, pulling her into his embrace, “She’s discharged from the hospital early. Then she’ll recover at home.
“We have a family doctor there. She’ll feel more comfortable at home. Well, Anastasia, is there anything you fancy? Til get it for you.”
Anastasia ignored Alastor and just watched Jason and Kimberly
Kimberly said cheerfully, “Oh, Jason agreed to be my boyfriend.”
Anastasia took a deep breath, looking at Jason, curious to see what he would say. However, Jason just bowed his head and didn’t say a word.
“Well, you’ve seen IL Alastor said to Anastasia.
His aim was to let Anastasia see Jason’s true colors. “He’ll do anything for money, Alastor commented.
Clutching Jason’s arm firmly, Kimberly taunted, “That’s right, I can give you a car worth 800 thousand dollars and another 600 thousand dollars in cash. Anastasia can’t match that, so you’d better stay loyal to me. I can provide you with more!
The sales assistants in the luxury store were all taken aback, staring at Jason in disbelief that such a handsome man could be someone’s kept man.
“Satisfied now?” Alastor asked and took Anastasia’s hand, intending to leave with her.
Jason’s fingers clenched, his knuckles turning white. He was about to speak, but Kimberly deliberately pinched him, issuing a silent warning. “Guess whath
“If I tell Anastasia right now that the person I truly like is Alastor and that I’ve already been intimate with him behind her back, how do you think she would react
Hearing this, Jason clenched his teeth, the veins on his neck standing out. He thought that Anastasia’s injury hadn’t healed yet.
“Jason.” Anastasia said and let go of Alastor’s hand,
Alastor paused for a moment, thinking Anastasia had seen through Jason, so he stood there waiting for Anastasia to finish talking “Jason’s voice was hoarse as he bowed his head. He tried his best to hold back tears until his eyes turned red.
“You don’t have to explain anything. Let’s go home, Anastasia said as she reached out to Jason.
pat.
Jason was stunned, looking up at Anastasia,
Tm craving your cooking” Anastasia said and smiled at Jason.
Jason was lost in thought for a while. Then he slowly relaxed his fingers and reached up to hold Anastasia’s hand.
Anastasia took Jason’s hand and walked out with him, leaving Alastor and Kimberly behind
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Kimberly reacted faster il
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than Alastor and nervously chased after them, shouting, “Anastasia, what do you mean jason already promised to be with
Anastasia stopped and turned to look at Kimberly, saying, “Thope you approached Jason for my good, to protect me from being deceived, and to make me see things clearly and keep Jason away from me.
Kimberly remained silent.
Anastasia continued, “Hut Kimberly, we’ve known each other for so many years. I know you well. Is there some kind of arrangement between you and Alastor!”
Anastasia struggled to judge Kimberly’s actions as right or wrong, but Kimberly was her close friend, and she felt really hurt by Kimberly. Kimberly opened her mouth but couldn’t say a single word.
“Anastasia!” Alastor shouted and caught up, nervously grabbing her wrist. He said, “Let me explain..
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Anastasia pointed angrily at Alastor and demanded, “Explain what? How you got my friend to help you.
with this scheme? Don’t make me hate you
Alastor gasped and asked, “Anastasia, is that truly how you perceive me? You mentioned that I don’t trust you, but have you ever trusted me when things unfolded!”
