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.

approaching reached her ears. She

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

good care of me on the way

much, but he obviously enjoyed

"Marian," Nova called out.

out the fruit, set

hung, and

as she went inside. Nova, chatting and laughing, followed Casper into

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

need to trouble Eliza,"

handle it," he responded coldly, barely glancing

and resentment seemed

sit down, she rubbed her feet and said, "I'm really tired, Casper. I'd like to soak my feet. Is that okay?" Casper glanced at Eliza. "Prepare the foot

looked up, meeting his eyes squarely. Shock, disbelief, unwillingness, and