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.

She hadn't spent a dime and yet met such a reputable doctor. She knew it was because of Casper, and although the doctor hadn't charged, she

an eyebrow and agreed cheerfully. "Sure, but I'm tired of eating out. How about a simple home-cooked

Welton Estate?"

Maybe we should choose a nicer restaurant,"

repay the favor, but she

If not my place, then yours," he said, very

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

The supermarket wasn't too

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as she carefully selected ingredients. Having lived with Casper for so long, she knew his tastes well. Without him

"Casper," someone called out.

Worried about being recognized, she quickly put

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

groceries with

about the friends you make. People can be deful,