His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

'Marriage? What a joke!' Eliza thought.

"Casper, stop it. Maybe I should get the food," Nova said, leaning on her cane. She tried to move before Casper pulled her back. "Leave her be."

His cold gaze returned to Eliza. "I might accept the food, but only if you stand there for two hours."

A pang of bitterness crept into Eliza's heart. She lifted her defiant little face. "I hope you keep your word, Mr. Casper."

Turning his head, Casper walked inside with Nova, the heavy door shutting behind them with a thud. Eliza held the food and stood alone in the pouring rain. The wind lifted her raincoat, allowing the rain to soak through. She was chilled to the bone.

Chelsea called, "Elle, why aren't you at home?"

"I'm making a delivery."

"It's pouring. What if you slip? Stop making deliveries and just come back home," Chelsea's voice was full of concern.

Eliza smiled faintly. "Chelsea, this delivery pays two thousand dollars."

for..." Chelsea's disbelief was mixed with concern. "...then be safe. Come

"Yeah, I'm alright."

a single puff and just

party is about to start. Aren't you coming

standing there. Nearly

"I'll go."

door opened again, and Casper, with a black umbrella, elegantly descended the steps. Eliza stared

take the food

over backward for

his tone mocking, with the air of a superior. The rain between them

thank you for that..." she

early autumn rain. He chuckled, his shoulders relaxing as if he'd heard a

her head, quietly staring at him. The color

extended