His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Jeffrey's condition took a turn for the worse and he was rushed to the hospital once again. The doctor issued a critical condition notice.

The Welton family gathered yet again, with Aaron and Zach also present.

"I'm going in to see Grandpa," Casper said, making his way to the ward.

Jeffrey lay there, looking frail and worn. At ninety, with his body ravaged by illness, he longed for release more than anyone.

"Casper,"

," he called weakly, gesturing for his grandson to come closer.

Casper stepped forward, taking Jeffrey's hand. "Grandpa, don't worry, I'll do everything I can to save you."

Jeffery shook his head. "No need to save me."

"No, I will save you, no matter what it takes," Casper insisted, his eyes stinging with unshed tears. "I can't lose you."

"Listen, Casper, when I'm gone, you'll take over Welton International. It mustn't fall into outsiders' hands. That illegitimate child, initially..." Jeffrey coughed, struggling to breathe, "...initially, I wanted to acknowledge him, but your father, he's a mess too... cough, cough."

"Grandpa, let's not talk about this now. You should rest. I'll arrange for the blood immediately."

"Grandson... Casper..." Jeffrey coughed violently.

out of

asked, "Is your grandpa... not going to

for me to decide." Casper's eyes darted around the room until they landed on the quietly

go, Casper," Eliza protested,

room, leaning in close. "Grandpa's on the brink. You need to give him

body

clouded over with an unreadable emotion. "Grandpa... can't

smile. "If that's the case, I

do you have to make demands? Eliza, I'm warning you, don't mess with me

immediately.

urgent. She didn't

hands on his

his teeth before

"Fine, I'll have some

right away, but

What could I

Mercy Hospital. "Casper, Chelsea is on her way to the hospital.

in with you for

draw."

in Casper's face twitched. The light cast a sinister shadow on his

ordered, finally