'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."

be safe. Come back after this one and

"Yeah, I'm alright."

at his fingertips. He hadn't taken a single puff and just let it

party is about to start. Aren't you coming down?"

respond, his gaze fixed on the slender figure in the rain. Nova also looked down. Eliza was still standing there. Nearly two hours had gone by, and

"I'll go."

elegantly descended the steps. Eliza stared at him with desperation, trembling

take the food

backward for two

was only a step away, his tone mocking, with the air

for that..."

autumn rain. He chuckled, his shoulders relaxing as if he'd heard a ridiculous joke. "If you can't

at him. The

She extended the meal box

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