Chapter 71
On the way home. Anastasia received Felicia’s WhatsApp messages.
[Anastasia. I’m sorry to tell you this. It was not my intention to reveal the news of your divorce today. I just don’t want to see Alastor belittled any longer because of you.
You’ve been married for four years, and Alastor has been criticized for four years. Alastor never told you anything about these things.
He even gave up many opportunities because of you.
Alastor may not love you, but he had done what he was supposed to do as a husband.
Anastasia, we all have feelings. I hope you don’t hate him and ruin his career. Just part on good terms, all right?
I’m begging you.]
Felicia sent her a lengthy message.
The lengthy message mainly served to guilt-trip her.
It was probably because she had revealed Felicia’s slander to Zachary today and scared Felicia.
In any case, this was the first time Felicia had communicated with her directly.
Anastasia laughed resignedly. She looked at the night outside the window and thought. This is human nature.
It’s human nature to flatter those above while trampling on those below, bullying the weak.
Ignoring Felicia, Anastasia guessed that Felicia would flip out at her again after Zachary’s incident. She just needed to wait quietly.
Felicia wanted most to get Anastasia not only divorced, but also to have an
“Anastasia…” Jason called her name softly after he brought Anastasia home.
Anastasia looked back at Jason. She didn’t know what he was going to say.
Jason raised his hand to rub her hair and smiled at her.
Anastasia used to do that for Jace.
Jace sometimes resisted, saying it felt like she was petting a stray.
“Don’t be afraid. Just do whatever you want. I’ll always be here for you.”
Anastasia’s body stiffened, and she clenched her fingers tightly.
He had always been there for her.
abortion.
He had always been quietly protecting Anastasia in his own way, out of her sight.
Anastasia’s eyes turned red. She got out of the car and walked home without saying anything.
Jason’s headlights kept shining on the road ahead. Only after Anastasia entered the house did he finally turn around and
leave.
When the lights were gone, Anastasia couldn’t contain her emotions, so she hid in a corner and cried for a long time.
Everything is different now.
“Did he bring you back?”
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