His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

"I'll give it my best shot."

He smiled, though there was a hint of uncertainty in it. His eyes softened as they landed on the woman's profile, stunningly beautiful beyond words.

For a man like him, who had encountered countless breathtaking women, a pretty face might spark a flicker of desire. But it wouldn't make him want to share his life with her.

Eliza, however, was different. She stirred a unique feeling in him. He was utterly captivated, unable to pull himself away. He felt ready to spend a year, a lifetime, even face insurmountable challenges, just for her. Almost without realizing it, he walked over to the woman who seemed lost in thought.

"Val."

Eliza snapped back to reality and turned to look at him. "Are you done?"

"Yeah," he replied.

Dr. Roth, out of respect for Casper, had agreed to perform Mikey's surgery. After informing Eliza of the risks and getting her consent, they scheduled the operation.

Leaving the hotel, Eliza felt like she was in a dream.

of Casper, and although the doctor hadn't charged, she felt

and agreed cheerfully. "Sure, but I'm tired

frowned. "To Welton Estate?" That seemed

we should choose a nicer

favor, but she also wanted to respect

If not my place, then yours," he

let's go to my place. We can stop by the supermarket on the way to pick up some

The supermarket wasn't too

Casper pushed the

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Having lived with Casper for so long, she knew his tastes well. Without him saying a word, she knew what he liked to

"Casper," someone called out.

saw Katie and Casper's aunt, Mae. Worried about being recognized,

and Katie, pushing a cart, approached them. "What

up some groceries with a friend,"

about the friends