His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Her plans had always stayed the same, but right now, she was at the mercy of the situation.

"Chelsea, I think I need to wait until Robin gets out, then make plans."

Chelsea understood that dealing with someone like Casper required patience. It was better to bide your time than rush into things.

Still, she was genuinely scared that Eliza would end up back in her old life.

"What about your job? Are you quitting?"

Eliza sighed. "I want to work."

Just 'cause she wanna work didn't mean she could - they were two totally different things.

Worried she'd repeat past mistakes, Chelsea handed her a card. "Take this for emergencies."

"No, Chelsea, I don't need it. I have money," Eliza protested.

Chelsea's expression grew stern as she pushed the bank card into Eliza's hand. "Just take it. When you go back to the Welton family, you're bound to face situations beyond your control, and without money, you'll be stuck. You know this."

"Thank you, Chelsea." Eliza accepted the card, tears welling up. "I'll pay you back."

"Talking about paying me back? Do you even consider me your best friend?"

do. But you work hard for your money and have a whole family to care for. Times

pain

day she returned to the Welton family, Eliza was lost in thought during

square was as bustling as ever. The big screen on the

Nova from the camera flashes and seemed to be

headline was huge: "Casper And His True Love: Airport

Casper's married status, nor did they acknowledge that

so-called love was

the screen's spectacle. "I remember the wife of his isn't a

Hearing the muttered comment,

big screen Casper was

is your wedding with Nova

love Ms. Nova. When will you

"Casper, we've heard you're

for a suitable kidney and heart for her. Such true

inquire

really good to her."

"Casper, Casper..."

looked away and rolled up the car window. The chaos outside no