His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Casper shot her a sidelong glance, a slight frown creasing his brow. "Is there anything else? If you're thinking about working in Zach's studio again, forget it."

He blocked every possible path she could take, leaving her with no options.

"I just want a stable job. Can you at least give me a chance?"

"Are you turning down a hundred grand a month to scrape by with a few thousand? What, now you're suddenly all brave and independent, Eliza?" His dark eyes narrowed, sarcasm dripping from every word. Eliza turned away, refusing to meet his gaze.

He grabbed her chin, forcing her to look at him. "Eliza, what did you and Zach do today?"

"Didn't you already see?" What could they possibly do in broad daylight?

"Nothing?"

"Do you think everyone's like you and enjoys getting frisky in cars in the middle of the day?"

"Let me tell you this: if you see Zach even once more, I'll make sure Robin stays in the hospital for another year. Don't believe me? Try me."

line for Robin's sake. She stayed silent, her usual form of

Nova called again, crying like her world had completely

to the hospital. She hugged

Porsche pulled up in front of her. The window rolled

She looked up. "Aaron."

are you all soaked? Get in." Aaron grabbed a thick towel from the backseat and

took the towel and started drying

Thought he'd take you home..." He paused, giving her a questioning

smile on her lips. "He had someone more

"Nova..."

I can't deal with

didn't push further. "Oh, I ran into Chelsea yesterday. She mentioned you're looking for a job. Weren't you the president of the folk music club

family. Music, chess, literature, painting-she was trained in it all. In college, she rekindled her passion for traditional music, picking up the harp she had learned as a child. She loved donning traditional gowns and sitting gracefully as she plucked the strings. After getting married, she tried to play her harp

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