His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 348

He leaned casually against the doorframe, arms crossed, his gaze lingering on her relaxed figure. "Why didn't you stay with the Simmons family?"

She turned over, her back to Casper. "Mind your own business."

He shrugged, then quietly moved behind her, lying down in the same position. His large hand wrapped around her waist, pulling her into his embrace. "You and David getting engaged isn't because of Carter's illness, is it?" Eliza's back went rigid. Casper was just too smart.

If only he were always a fool.

"Let go of me. My life is none of your business."

She tried to wriggle free from his strong grip, but the more she struggled, the tighter he held her, as if he wanted to meld her into himself.

"Just hold on for a bit, okay? Don't throw a tantrum."

His voice was deep and gentle, with a hint of teasing. His breath lightly brushed her ear, like a spring breeze, making her feel both uneasy and resigned.

"You're crazy," she frowned.

"Crazy in love with you," he said, tightening his grip and gently turning her to face him. His deep eyes locked onto hers. "I'm pretty old-fashioned. With me, you can rest assured, I won't change."

Eliza: ...

even

amnesia,

supposed to believe his nonsense? Throw herself

you're unwell, go get treated. Stop bothering a woman you barely know." She decided to lay it all out, to put an end to his persistence. "I've got a child and no plans to marry again. And you, with your high status, shouldn't be mingling with someone like me. So... please, just

can treat your child as my own," he said earnestly. "Besides, I don't have

Eliza: ...

turn

still the proud

go of me first, then

afraid she'd bolt, pressing his body firmly against hers

were both stubborn and

BUMS

was at her wit's end. She closed her

sat up,

slightly, and pulled

him. "What do

I'll

e you." Content belon

Peat?

"Anything."

her eyes