His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Casper's expression softened a bit.

In his heart, Nova was never a cruel person. He gently tidied her hair, feeling a sense of relief. "You're not well. Go rest. I promise you won't have to wait too long for a donor."

"Casper, I really didn't know that the donor Hope Hospital provided was my foster mother. I had no idea."

She shook her head, taking the chance to wrap her arms around his waist and bury herself in his embrace.

He didn't push her away but gently stroked her back. "Go get some rest."

"Okay, you should rest early, too."

After Nova left, he sat in the study for a while. On the bookshelf, there was a picture frame wrapped in blue cloth. He took it down and gently unveiled the cloth.

The painting was a portrait of himself from six years ago. The date below was written in elegant handwriting.

went on a field trip before their final exams. He passed by unintentionally. Full of youthful vigor, the young boys

outfit, her hair tied in a high ponytail, and a

the first

the girl approached him, handing him a portrait. "Hey, this is for you." Her voice was

you draw this?" He was surprised. He looked like an innocent teenager in the painting. "You made me look

teacher called her, and she

"Hey, what's your name?"

her. Throughout their conversation, he never saw her face, but the sunlight was so beautiful that day. She was

as this girl who had once made his heart skip a beat. Taking a deep breath,

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bedroom. Her petite form was curled up tightly, hiding

She raised her hand, aiming to slap him, but he caught her wrist in mid-air. Her hatred was unresolved, and she lowered her head and bit into his arm. He was unable to push her away until her mouth was filled with blood. Then she finally

away, staring at his arm. On his arm

all this?" she