His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 350

"David, I think I need to go back to Oak Falls for a bit. I'm really worried about Brock."

When David walked in and saw Eliza packing her things, he wasn't surprised. "It's a good idea to check in on him. I'll come with you."

"You need to take care of the professor. I can handle it on my own," Eliza replied, thinking this wasn't the right time for David to leave Falconridge.

David glanced at her, his eyes a mix of shyness and determination. "I mean, now that you're Valerie, you don't have any ties to Casper anymore. Maybe it's better to bring Brock back to Falconridge. We can take care of him together." Eliza blinked, her long lashes fluttering. "David, you..."

"What I mean is, I hope you can start a new life. My parents and I want you to forget the past. They'll love you, understand you, and they'll adore Brock too." Eliza was taken aback. What does that even mean? Is he trying to turn this fake engagement into something real? She had never thought of David that way. "David, we..."

David suddenly took her slightly cold hand, looking at her earnestly. "I know the engagement is fake, but my concern for you has always been real. Everything you've been through, I feel it too. It hurts me, and I want to bring warmth into your life. Give me a chance, give yourself a chance. Please?"

wasn't sure she could make it work. If

"David, I really..."

secretly. But it doesn't matter. I'm

wanted a marriage, but she wanted

married again." Her tone was soft, hoping

marriage. But not everyone is the same, and not all men are alike. We've known each other for years. You know I'm not the

that's why she felt her brokenness didn't deserve

her too hard and gently said, "Think about what I've said. I'll come with you to Oak

opened the

momentarily taken aback. Casper's face visibly darkened upon seeing