His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

She knew she wasn't worthy of being his wife. He was infatuated with someone else. What was she compared to Nova?

"Yeah, I know I don't deserve it," she said, her gaze icy as she pulled the blanket over herself and lay down.

Feeling ignored, Casper lashed out, swiping the tablet off the nightstand, sending it crashing to the floor. The sound made Eliza's heart skip a beat.

After Casper stormed out, she picked up the broken tablet. The shattered screen mirrored her own broken heart.

A nurse walked in, "Ms. Eliza?"

Eliza tucked the tablet away. "Is it time for my shot?"

"No, it's not that." The nurse looked troubled, her eyes filled with pity. "The hospital just called... you're being discharged." Discharged? They'd just agreed to move her to another room, so why did they accept her discharge request now?

"Is it because my deposit wasn't enough?"

"No, that's not it. It's just... an order from above."

her out of the hospital. No one but Casper would have the power or reason to do this. It looked like she really did offend his precious sweetheart. Casper's influence was far-reaching. Eliza had no way to fight

sorry. But you can

gave a weak smile.

handled the discharge paperwork, and even wheeled her out

hope

"Goodbye."

didn't bother going to another hospital, knowing she'd

Casper's power

much that she called a doctor

the doorbell rang, Eliza struggled to her feet and

"Eliza?"

she said, surprised. "What are you doing

I didn't expect..." He immediately reached out to steady her. "...how did you hurt your knee?" Eliza didn't go into details. She just said it

was bad. It was clearly festering. "This is serious.

gave a bitter

off. "Surely you're not still fighting?" Eliza wondered what