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.

bolted out

expression, asked, "Is your grandpa... not

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

me go, Casper," Eliza protested, stumbling. "Let me

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

her eyes, her body growing cold.

with an unreadable emotion.

managed a bitter smile. "If that's the case, I

right do you

Robin immediately. You promised

She didn't know if she'd survive the

hands

his teeth

I'll

away, but don't try anything

your control. What could I possibly do?

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

you for

draw."

in Casper's face twitched. The light

him," he ordered,