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?"

little nephew to dote on? When do I

a

no longer had the chance to become a mother again. She lowered her gaze without speaking, her eyes swirling with complex emotions. Caroline mistook Eliza's silence for

"There's no rush."

grandfather to live another thirty years, you'd better hurry up," Tristan said

a bit dazed, but it was a daze that

but tease him. "Your eyes are practically glued

snapped back to his senses with

the dining table, he called Casper to the study. He was in good spirits and

don't save

Casper remained silent.

came down to

could I not

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 Nova... it's time to

Take some time tocalm down and think about what you really want. Don't make it

grandson's hair. Casper was his most