His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Tristan also raised his glass high. "On behalf of every single member of the Welton family, here's to you, Eliza. We couldn't have done it without your hard work and dedication."

He expected her to respond with at least a polite remark. His gaze was filled with anticipation as he lifted his glass.

But she didn't say a word.

Silent, Eliza raised her glass and emptied it again.

Tristan smiled awkwardly. "Well then, I guess it's my turn to finish my drink."

Only Audrey looked at Eliza with a gaze filled with complexity and pity.

The spirits among the Welton family members were high, laughter and banter filling the air.

Eliza sat quietly, occasionally zoning out or lost in thought.

"Eliza, when are you going to have my little nephew for me to spoil?" Caroline asked her.

Eliza snapped back to reality. "Huh? What?"

and Casper give me a little nephew to dote on?

managed a wry

chance to become a mother again. She lowered her gaze without speaking, her eyes swirling with complex emotions. Caroline mistook Eliza's silence for shyness and turned to Casper. "You need to put

"There's no rush."

you'd better

dazed, but it was a daze that brought out

him. "Your eyes are practically glued

back to his senses with a light

Casper to the study. He was

don't save me. And don't take

Casper remained silent.

dilemma. If it really came down to it, of course, his

how could I

girl. Whether you love her or not, she's the right person for you. As for that Nova... it's time

in resignation. "You're capable and bold, but your heart is too unsettled. Take some time tocalm down and think about what you really want. Don't make it

grandson's hair. Casper was his most cherished grandchild, raised to be his