Chapter 100
At the animal clinic, Anastasia waited anxiously
outside the emergency room, her hands tightly clenched together.
“Don’t be afraid,” Jason comforted. He was soaked from head to toe, and the weather was freezing.
Even though it did not freeze in Hork during winter, the river water in the residential area was bone-chillingly cold.
Nevertheless, Jason understood how important Snowball was to Anastasia, so he rushed into the river without a second thought.
“Go take a shower and change into dry clothes. You’ll catch a cold.” Anastasia choked with sobs while nervously looking at Jason’s pale face from the cold.
“I’m fine.” Jason sneezed. “I often swim in the winter.”
Anastasia averted her gaze, her eyes red.
“We suggest euthanizing it. The cat has multiple fractures, was violently beaten, and almost drowned. Continuing treatment would be excruciating for it.” The veterinarian came out and let out a sigh.
Upon hearing that, Anastasia’s legs went weak, and she almost fell to the ground.
Both Alastor and Jason stepped forward to support Anastasia. However, this time, Alastor chose Jason.
With teary eyes, Anastasia reached out to hold Jason’s hand. “Snowball is my only family now.”…
“You still have me,” Jason replied as he pulled Anastasia into his embrace. At the same time, he shot a warning look at Alastor.
Alastor clenched his fingers, and Adam’s apple bobbed. He wanted to say something, but the words were stuck in his throat.
The veterinarian sighed again, saying, “You guys should go and see the cat.”
Anastasia walked into the operating room and looked at Snowball lying on the hospital bed, her voice hoarse. “Snowball has been with me for four years.”
Jason felt his heart break seeing her in that state. Hence, he looked away.
Anastasia glanced at Alastor. “Since the day you decided to let me raise Snowball, I’ve treated it as my family.”
Alastor clenched his fingers tightly. He knew he was in the wrong.
Although it was just a cat, Anastasia truly cherished Snowball.
“But your mother ruined everything,” Anastasia said hoarsely.
“Isn’t it just a cat? Stop being so dramatic.” Felicia and Naomi walked in from outside the animal clinic.
Anastasia could not hold it back after hearing those words and shouted emotionally, “It’s just a cat? For you, it’s just a cat. But for me, it’s my emotional support!” She could not help but tremble.
“Alastor, why did you let your mother come and upset Annie?” Jason questioned while holding Anastasia’s hand to support
her.
Alastor’s gaze fixed on Jason and Anastasia’s tightly held hands. He frowned and remained silent for a long time.
“So dramatic,” Naomi commented disdainfully.
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