Eliza didn't want to be a burden to anyone or cause any trouble.

"Let's just leave it at that."

"Leave what at that?" Renee glanced at Eliza, noticing the series of red marks on her neck and arms, her eyes narrowing with concern. "Is he abusing you? Did he hit you?" "No." Eliza lowered her gaze, trying to hide the emotions welling up inside.

Renee got it immediately. As a woman, how could she not understand?

"Divorce him, seriously. No matter how handsome or rich he is, you don't need that kind of man. I can help you find a lawyer."

Renee's words echoed Chelsea's.

Eliza felt a warmth in her heart. "Renee, my life with Casper... isn't really the best, but I can't leave him right now." "Why not? Marriage is a choice. If he doesn't want to split, take it to court. Are you worried he'll fight over the assets?" Eliza shook her head slightly. "It's not that."

Renee watched Eliza, who seemed hesitant to speak further. She got it; there were many things Eliza couldn't share. She sighed softly. "That day you came to our house, your hand was wrapped in bandages. I should've realized then."

Eliza remained silent.

I can do to help, just ask. You really can't keep living with this man. It'll ruin

speaking when Casper pushed open the hospital room door and entered. He had overheard part of their conversation, and his expression was dark. Renee watched him with unprecedented disgust, not even bothering with a greeting.

"Okay."

a grim face, turned to Eliza

finally said, "What nonsense have you been feeding

not say much, but even if she had, it was the truth. What was he

tarnishing your good image? Don't worry. People already know what kind of

person am I?" His brows furrowed,

made the air tense because she

Casper just watched her: one

want to sleep for a

sleep. I'll keep an eye

humane. But... that was

a nurse was changing her IV bag. "The needle backflushed. Did you fall

A wave of

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