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?"

grinned. "I mean, when will you and Casper give me a little

managed a

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 in more effort. It's been over two years since you got married. Come on,

"There's no rush."

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

She seemed a bit dazed, but it was a daze that brought

but tease him. "Your

to his senses

he called Casper to the study. He was in good spirits and discussed the future

fall critically ill again, don't save

Casper remained silent.

If it really came down to it, of course, his grandfather was more

how could I not

want you to 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 Nova... it's time to let go." Despite his age and constant ailments, Jeffrey was

heart is too unsettled. Take some time tocalm down and think about what you really

hair. Casper was his most cherished grandchild, raised to