Whispers of betrayal (Selena and Ryan) novel Chapter 54

Chapter 54

Anastasia’s hands were shaking as she picked up Alastor’s phone.

Despite the low quality of the photos in the album, her face and features were still discernible.

“Who

gave them to you?” Anastasia asked with a trembling voice.

She wanted to know who was behind the malicious slander against her.

The photos were clearly digitally manipulated. With the current advancement of the AI face swap technique, she expected Alastor to understand that they were fake.

However, Alastor’s expression showed that he seemed to believe it.

Anastasia didn’t explain herself because she knew she could never convince a person who believed in what he wanted to believe.

Besides, there was no way she could ever clarify the slander thrown at her.

Most importantly, Alastor didn’t trust her.

Smiling sarcastically, Alastor asked, “Is that important?”

“You’re accusing me of not trusting you, but have you ever trusted me?” As she looked at Alastor, Anastasia breathed heavily and was on the verge of breaking down. “Tell me, who gave you these photos? Was it Xavier or Felicia?”

“Anastasia, I would believe you if only one person criticized you, but have you ever introspected and looked at your actions when everyone around you, including your closest friends and family, are saying negative things about you?” Without disclosing the photos’ origin, Alastor took his phone and turned to leave.

Anastasia sat stiffly on the chair, looking at the four agreements in front of her that seemed ridiculous and pitiful.

She resembled a scheming woman who was trying to use every means possible against Alastor. She used the evidence of his infidelity to force him to leave their marriage with nothing and write a will, and she compelled him not to grant any status or inheritance rights to his mistress and their children.

Anastasia’s ears buzzed loudly. When she stood up, she instantly collapsed.

As a sharp pain filled Anastasia’s chest, breathing became difficult for her. Her heart throbbed intensely, and she called out, “Alastor…”

Anastasia came to the realization that she might have sustained a fracture from the fall.

Her bone density had deteriorated significantly, making her prone to fractures from minor external impacts. This was something the doctor had cautioned her about.

“Please… Call the ambulance for me, pleaded Anastasia. She didn’t want to die at that moment.

She thought she had fully grasped the concept of life and death, but when death was looming, she realized she still had many regrets and unfinished matters.

“Please…” Anastasia begged in a weak voice.

She was in so much pain.

Standing by the door, Alastor frowned at what he saw. He clearly didn’t believe that Anastasia was in discomfort. “Call the ambulance yourself,” he said coldly.

With that, he closed the door and left.

Curled on the ground in despair, Anastasia felt her body grow numb from the pain.

She believed that she had given her whole heart to Alastor in the past four years, but even so, she had not received any sincerity and trust in return.

Alastor didn’t believe in her.

Considering their blitz marriage as strangers, it was understandable for Alastor to be cautious and guarded toward her. In this relationship, she was the only one foolish enough to give her wholehearted devotion because he promised her a