Chapter 368

Anastasia took a long time to compose her feelings. She ended up buying a lot of groceries so that she
could stay home with her son for a few days without having to leave the house.

As she carried a huge bag of groceries out the door, one of the bodyguards came up to her and
inquired politely, “Miss Tillman, do you need help with that?”

“No, thanks.” Anastasia offered a grateful smile. She didn’t have to treat them indifferently, after all.

After struggling to carry her groceries to the lobby of the housing block, she called Elliot and asked him
to bring Jared home.

“Hello?” When the call connected, she could hear his deep and raspy voice.

“I’m beside the lift. Bring Jared over!” said Anastasia.

“Can we talk?” There was a hint of a plea in his voice.

“I don’t want to,” replied Anastasia as she rejected him.

“No matter what my uncle said to you, one thing that will never change is my love for you. You’re
important to me, Anastasia.” Elliot’s voice was hoarse,

“That’s enough, now give me back my son,” Anastasia ordered bef

hanging up the phone.

If she were to continue the conversation, the decision she had made with much difficulty might
collapse.



There was no longer any possibility between them.

At least, they would never be together in this lifetime.

Soon, Elliot held Jared’s hand as they made a turn at the small avenue surrounded by trees. The two
looked identical as if they were father and son.

“Mr. Presgrave, can’t you leave after having a meal with us?” Jared whined.

He sounded as if he had asked this question many times before.

Elliot raised his head and looked at Anastasia pleadingly; it was as if he was silently asking if he could
come over to her house to have lunch.

Anastasia looked at her son subconsciously to avoid his gaze. Her tone sounded a little harsh as she
uttered, “Jared, don’t be rude. Mr. Presgrave is a busy man, so let’s not disturb him.”

Just as Elliot wanted to open his mouth, Anastasia’s glare left him stunned –it was a cold and warning
gaze.

Since he was left with no choice, Elliot heaved a sigh and crouched down to fix Jared’s collar while
coaxing him tenderly, “Your mommy’s right. I’m too busy right now, so I can’t come over for

lunch. Let’s do it next time!”

“When will that be?” Jared quickly asked.

“When I’m not busy.”

“When will you not be busy?” Jared’s childish voice felt like a bullet hitting his chest.



“I…” When Elliot looked up tentatively at Anastasia, she wore an expressionless face, so he could ..
only turn to Jared and say, “I might be busy for a long time.”

“Alright. It’s time to go home! Mr. Presgrave has to leave.” While holding her son’s hand, Anastasia
struggled with the heavy grocery bag.

Just then, an arm stretched out to take her grocery bag. “I’ll carry it up for you.”

“It’s fine,” Anastasia insisted stubbornly.

Elliot, on the other hand, was adamant about helping her carry it up. “I’m not that busy until I don’t have
ti to take you upstairs,” he muttered bitterly, not caring if she was willing to let him

help.

This time, Anastasia couldn’t be bothered to argue with him since she knew that she wouldn’t win. She
felt as if something was stuck in her throat, making it difficult for her to talk.

In the elevator, Anastasia had her head hung low. Thankfully, it took a few seconds to reach her floor.
After opening the door to her house, she uttered to Jared, “Go inside.”

Since he was unwilling to give up, Jared asked one more time, “Mommy, can’t we let Mr. Presgrave
come in for a while?”

Hearing that, Anastasia scolded strictly, “I’ve already told you, Jared. Mr. Presgrave is busy. Why’ can’t
you listen to me?”

Jared sensed that his mother was upset and reluctantly entered the house. Just as Anastasia was
about to enter the house after taking back the grocery bag, Elliot turned to Jared and informed him,
“Jared, I need to talk to your mom for a second.”



With that, he shut the door. All of a sudden, his stance changed.

His gaze was burning as he looked at Anastasia.

“Why are you treating me so coldly?” Elliot questioned in a raspy voice. He found it unfair to be ignored.

They had announced their relationship to the public as a happy couple just two days ago, but now, he
felt like she had dumped him and brutally pushed him away.


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