His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

It was about having kids again. If it could've happened, it would've by now.

Casper felt a sudden surge of irritation. "Does she look like she's in any shape to have kids?" "Well..." There wasn't much he could do about it.

Casper seemed to be harboring some resentment. He didn't stick around long before leaving.

Eliza spent seven days alone in the hospital, with Marian regularly bringing her meals.

On the day she was discharged, she got an invite from David to attend Carter's art exhibition. Even though her mentor held exhibitions every year, she hardly ever got the chance to go.

Leaving the hospital, she hailed a cab to the event. The exhibition was bustling with people.

David was waiting for her at the entrance.

"Eliza."

He walked up to her quickly, noticing how pale she looked. The recent rumors about her and Aaron flashed through his mind. It was through those rumors that he found out she and Casper were already married.

"Are you okay?"

"I'm fine." She didn't want David to worry. "David, if you're busy, go ahead. I'll just take my time here."

dad's old friends and

gave him a gentle

her school days,

paused. It was of a young girl deeply engrossed in her

and her hair was tied up in a high ponytail. It felt familiar, like it mirrored a moment from her

painting and whispered something

it's so beautiful. I really like

Eliza turned to

not far from her, pushing Nova

patience

to

his sleeve. "Casper, I'm feeling a bit unwell. Could you take me home?" Without a word, Casper

returned to the e exhibition. He approached the sales representative and pointed to painting

but Mr. David had that

Withdrawn?

that mean it was no longer for sale, or

packaged painting, approached Eliza. "Ms. Eliza, this is the painting Mr. David wanted you to have. Please

painting?" Eliza was a