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?"

a little nephew to

a wry

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 hurry up," Tristan said with a hint of

it was a daze that brought out a natural beauty. He was captivated

"Your eyes are practically

snapped back to his senses

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

ill again, don't save me. And don't take Eliza's

Casper remained silent.

always a dilemma. If it really came down to it,

how could I

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...

but your heart is too unsettled. Take some time

grandson's hair. Casper was his