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?
But Anastasia didn’t have time to ponder. She quickly walked away.
“Take this back and eat it. It’s Christmas Eve, so you’ve got to eat well.” Jason packed the steaming ravioli into a lunch box. and handed it to Anastasia.
Worried still, Jason also grabbed a carton of milk and two apples.
“What’s the significance of eating these on Christmas Eve?” Anastasia looked at the food in her arms, then at poor Snowball who was smothered underneath.
“It symbolizes peace and safety.” Jason ruffled Snowball’s head. ‘Grandma used to say that.”
Anastasia found Jason’s earnestness amusing. Jace remained the same, while she. Anastasia, had changed.
“I’m a bit concerned. Should I go back with you?” Jason seemed like he wanted to squeeze into the car with Anastasia.
“Reporters don’t have clear pictures of you yet, and you want to give them a chance?” Anastasia sounded a little irritated.
Jason huffed. *Exactly! Are these reporters all blind? They couldn’t even snap a clear photo of my face.”
Anastasia sighed and got into the car, rolling down the window. “Jace… Happy Christmas.”
Jason stood there, grinning at Anastasia, “Annie, Happy Christmas.”
As the car drove away, it grew smaller and smaller in the distance.
Anastasia watched Jason’s figure until her vision blurred.
What a good person Jace was, and yet because he met her…
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