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? When do I get

managed a wry

eyes swirling with complex emotions. Caroline mistook Eliza's silence for shyness

"There's no rush."

you'd better hurry up," Tristan said

a bit dazed, but it was a daze that brought

but tease him. "Your eyes

snapped back to his senses

dining table, he called Casper to the study. He was in good spirits and discussed the future development of Welton

don't save me. And don't take

Casper remained silent.

dilemma. If it really came down to it,

I not save

ruin your marriage for my sake. Eliza is a good girl. Whether you love her or not, she's the right person for you. As for that

and bold, but your heart is too unsettled. Take some

reached out to caress his grandson's hair. Casper was his most cherished