Eliza paused, a flicker of surprise in her eyes. So, it was Casper who had tipped so generously.

"What's the deal with such a big tip out of nowhere? I can't accept this."

"Is it the money you can't accept or the fact that it's me tipping?" He yanked the curtain aside, his voice sharp. "Would you have taken it if it was from another guy?" Eliza had already changed her clothes. She stared at him, her expression blank, offering no explanation. She felt there was no need to elaborate.

The lawyer's business card slipped out as she rummaged through her purse for her phone. It drifted down to Casper's feet.

She quickly bent to grab it, but he stopped her with a raised hand. He picked up the card from the floor, his face darkening as he read the text.

"This is mine, give it back."

"Wow, going international with your lawyer now?" Casper pinched the card between his fingers and slapped it against Eliza's cheek. "Trying to play games with me?" She bent down to retrieve the card, tucking it away calmly. "We were bound to part ways eventually."

"Looks like I've been too lenient with you." His voice was eerily calm.

her purse and tried to run, only for him to yank her back, "Do you only feel the pain when I inflict it

of me." She glared at him, a defiant glint in

a while." He lifted his chin arrogantly, looking down at her.

looked up at him, her voice

know, you'll

his lips curling

back. He hooked his arm around her neck, pulling her close. "Are you not willing to kiss

idea of doing anything with Casper, but did

end, she tiptoed, closed her eyes, and offered her lips. Just

wanted to kiss her? He was

got into Casper's car and headed towards

held her chest,

gates slowly opened. The gatekeeper bowed slightly to Casper, full of respect. Eliza was a bundle of nerves. She didn't care about Casper's connections with the people here. She was desperate to know about Robin's condition. The hospital had a large open area, but no patients were strolling around, and no doctors or nurses were in sight. It was much quieter than her last visit. The

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