"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.

although the doctor hadn't charged, she felt it was only right to thank him. "Mr. Casper, how about I treat you to dinner tonight to thank you

"Sure, but I'm tired of eating out. How

frowned. "To Welton Estate?"

at best. Maybe we should choose

the favor, but she also wanted to

highest form of hospitality is a home-cooked meal. If not my place, then yours," he said,

go to Welton Estate, so she compromised. "Then let's go to my place. We can stop by

The supermarket wasn't too

Casper pushed

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Eliza as she carefully selected ingredients. Having lived with Casper for so long, she

"Casper," someone called out.

and Casper's aunt, Mae. Worried about being recognized, she quickly put

approached

with a friend," he

"What friend? I'm telling you, be careful about the friends you make. People can be deful, and

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