Chapter 77. Concern

Anastasia’s POV

The news hit me like a bomb. I felt my heart sink, and goosebumps filled my entire body. I wanted to know more, so I followed William until we got back to the room.

“Oh my goodness, that means I absolutely need to go there,” I said breathlessly, still trying to process what I had just heard.

“No,” William countered immediately, turning to face me. “Don’t go there. I don’t need you talking about your sister and…”

“I’m not going there for my sister, William,” I interrupted firmly, stepping toward him. “I’m going for Ivy. She must be devastated at the news. My goodness, she must be feeling so helpless right now.”

“So, you suddenly care about Ivy? Is that what you’re trying to make me understand?” he asked, eyeing me with clear skepticism.

“Yes,” I said without hesitation. I noticed he had started changing into something to wear to go out.

“Ivy and I had an understanding just before she left,” I continued. “I fig