His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Eliza looked him straight in the eye, unwavering. "Let's just pretend we never met. That Eliza is gone. Let's go our separate ways and wish each other well."

Wish each other well? He felt a knot tighten in his chest.

"So, you're planning to marry Aaron?"

"Is that any of your concern?"

"No, I guess not." He couldn't help but warn her, "Aaron's not exactly a stand-up guy. If you really want a fresh start, maybe you should find someone more... ordinary."

At least her life would be a bit less complicated.

"I don't need you worrying about me."

Eliza had no lingering feelings for Casper. That bubble called hope had burst completely.

After wandering around town all day, Eliza finally returned to the hotel. Her mind felt tangled with a mess of thoughts, heavy and suffocating. She called the front desk and ordered two bottles of red wine. She wasn't much of a drinker, but she needed something to wash away her sorrows.

Casper, just getting back to the hotel himself, bumped into the waiter delivering the wine.

"Sorry, sir, I didn't see you there. I hope I didn't hurt you," the waiter apologized, looking genuinely regretful.

Casper stepped back, waving it off. "No worries."

eyebrow, he asked, "Does the

the lady in room 1701. She

Room 1701?

next to his. Was she planning to drink her

was already waiting for him

back," Dillon greeted him with a

Casper mind

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Dillon noticed his distraction

cleared his throat. "Mr. Casper, I have something

to

investigation, Aaron was in Crescent Creek before we

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should tell your

it off. "She already told

you what?"

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was at a loss for words. When did Mr. Casper become so