His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

The Pinotti family wasn't rolling in dough, but somehow, they scraped together enough to get Nova a joint replacement surgery.

But luck wasn't on their side. The hospital back then just didn't have the chops, and the surgery bombed. Nova was left with a limp, and the meds they pumped her with messed up her heart and kidneys, making it impossible for her to ever have kids.

Casper knew deep down that another surgery on Nova's leg would be a lost cause, but that didn't stop him from scouring the globe to find a solution for her.

When you loved someone, it was crystal clear.

When you didn't, it was even clearer.

"I'll leave you to your work," Eliza said, turning to Aaron. "I'm heading out."

"Okay."

Eliza was just about to step away when Nova's voice, sweet and lilting like a nightingale's song, called out to her, "Eliza."

Eliza took a deep breath, trying to keep her cool as she turned back around.

"I told Casper it was you, but he thought I was mistaken." Nova leaned into Casper, her face a picture of pure innocence. "Eliza, don't get the wrong idea. Casper's just here to help me pick up my medical records. You know my leg's not great."

Casper is always so helpful, not just to you," she

faltered. "Yes, Casper

man? How

turned to

Aaron replied, clearly

wasting

to say goodbye to Eliza

care for Nova, and

and soul into

Friday rolled around.

was locked down tight, with high walls and

of faces there-once-famous celebrities, trust fund kids who were always in the news, and

than she had thought. Getting Robin out of this hospital on her own

There weren't many visitors and those who were there looked like they had the weight of the world on their shoulders. "Number 04, has

here," Eliza said, raising her number excitedly. "I'm number

staff member barely glanced at her.

behind the staff, navigating a labyrinth of hallways and stairs, until they finally reached a room with just

"Wait here."