His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 344

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“What does she mean?” The man snapped, irritation evident in his voice. “Afraid I’d cause her trouble?”

Dillon nodded.

Mr. Casper was sharp, figuring it out instantly.

“Let’s go. We’re leaving the hospital.”

Casper was fuming.

All the way back, Dillon didn’t dare utter a word or even breathe too loudly, terrified of further angering Casper and getting thrown out of the car.

The tension was palpable.

…

David and Eliza’s engagement party was a grand affair, inviting not only Casper but also many of Falconridge’s elite.

Early that morning, Eliza slipped into the white cocktail dress David had carefully picked out for her. She stood at the door, greeting guests.

dress, with its off-shoulder design and snug fit around her waist, highlighted her slender figure.

felt a little

never had an

envied others who had grand engagement celebrations. Even

only posing for a

was long

between her and Casper were fading, and soon they would vanish completely from each other’s lives. She let out a

thinking of

she was thinking about, but rather her

Dillon arrived, one after the

lifted her gaze towards

and she quickly

eyes lingering on her delicate collarbone. “Ms. Valerie, you’re looking quite stunning today.” Worried Casper might say something inappropriate, Eliza leaned in and whispered to David, “I need to use the restroom.” David understood how seeing Casper made Eliza feel. Softly, he asked, “Do you want me to

picked up her dress and headed

place was bustling with

the most secluded restroom, almost

turning on the tap, she washed her face. The cool

still couldn’t find

“Hiding from me?”

voice shattered

of Casper standing at

from his lips, his casual demeanor reminding her of

of surprise passed through Eliza’s eyes, but her expression remained calm. “Why would I hide