His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Eliza used to be someone who embraced life to the fullest, finding joy in gardening and caring for animals. But Casper wasn't a fan of flowers, dogs, or cats. There was a time she brought home a stray cat, and when he found out, he flung it from the second floor. She was terrified, but luckily, the cat landed on soft grass and survived. From then on, she never had the courage to let any pets into the house again. As they chatted, Marian had already led Eliza to the living room.

"Ma'am, should I take your luggage to the master bedroom?"

"Just leave it here for now, Marian," she replied softly.

Marian quickly caught on; Eliza wasn't the only woman in the house anymore-there was Nova, too. This was something they'd have to bring up when Casper got back.

"Please have a seat then. I'll go slice some fruit for you."

"That's not necessary, Marian."

"It's no trouble at all. Please wait."

Marian headed to the kitchen to busy herself. Eliza glanced around the familiar yet alien house, feeling deeply fatigued.

her ears. She looked up. Casper

Nova out of the car. Nova gazed at Casper with adoring and dewy

taking such good care of

say much, but he obviously

"Marian," Nova called out.

fruit, set down

take these suitcases upstairs. The clothes need to be hung, and the shoes arranged neatly. Also, I'm tired. Prepare a bath

struggling with two suitcases in each hand as she went inside. Nova, chatting and laughing,

momentarily stunned. After her shock passed, she quickly offered a warm smile. "Casper said you'd be here to take care of me. I didn't believe him, and I was wondering how you could possibly stoop to servant's work... Thanks for your

need to trouble

he responded coldly, barely glancing at

smiled, as tears of sorrow and resentment seemed to

and said, "I'm really tired, Casper. I'd like to

up, meeting his eyes squarely. Shock, disbelief, unwillingness, and compliance all