His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Aaron was trying to get through to him, but Casper wasn't having any of it, scoffing, "Looks like you really care about her."

Aaron took a deep breath. No matter what he said, it seemed Casper wasn't going to listen. "Think whatever you want." He left, feeling defeated. Casper lit another cigarette, standing in a shadowy corner, puffing away. It was as if the weight of the world wouldn't lift the worry etched onto his face. Eliza got home around ten that night. Casper was lounging on the couch in the living room. She paused when she saw him.

"You're back so late." He straightened up, "Were you out on a date?"

"These are just my usual work hours."

"Met with Aaron?" His tone was icy.

Eliza saw no point in hiding it, "Yes, I did run into him."

"It seems like you two have been up to no good." He snorted coldly.

Eliza was already used to his sarcasm, and didn't bother to explain. She stood by the door for a moment longer. Casper said nothing more, making her uncomfortable as she changed her shoes. "I'm going upstairs."

Casper's cold demeanor with a smile, "Casper, take me out for a

Marian take you. I'm

inside but kept her composure, "Then you should rest early. A glass of milk

took over the wheelchair. "Ms. Nova, I'll take

muttered under

a look, shaking their

outside the bathroom, hesitating to knock several times,

up, seeing Casper standing there. "What are you doing

tell you." He

softly, "Go

tomorrow. I need you

was taken aback. Casper had never taken her to public events in their two years of marriage. He never saw her as presentable enough nor considered her a true Mrs Welton. For important events like this, he always took Nova or his

to such an important event. I don't know the etiquette or the lingo. You should take Nova. She's prestigious and versatile, and everyone knows her. She won't embarrass you."