His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 407

Chapter 407

In that moment, a quiet guilt seeped into Casper's heart. He felt like he couldn't even measure up to a child. He hugged the little guy tightly. "Brock, you're worried about mommy, right?" "Uh-huh," the little one nodded.

"Well, Mr. Casper will help you find her." He extended his pinky, linking it with Brock's in a promise, "Pinky swear, okay?"

The little guy lit up, his clear eyes sparkling with anticipation, "Mr. Casper, you have to keep your word."

"Of course, buddy. Uncle always keeps his promises," Casper nodded with a smile.

Brock wrapped his arms around Casper's neck, full of affection. "Mr. Casper, you're so nice. I really wish you were my dad."

Those words hit Casper like a sharp blade, piercing his heart.

He felt an intense bitterness inside. He wished he could rightfully be Brock's father. But would he ever get the chance? Eliza probably wouldn't give him that opportunity. During dinner, Eliza made a video call on Audrey's phone. She chatted with the little guy for a bit.

Casper was sitting nearby, physically there but mentally elsewhere. Brock's camera occasionally caught his stern profile.

head bowed, eyes glued to the screen, seemingly engrossed in something important. He wasn't really paying attention to the mother-son conversation. "Brock, have you been a good boy at Grandma

Audrey," Brock's little face beamed with rare pride.

warm feeling surged through Eliza's heart.

guy, who are you video-chatting with?" Susan suddenly

guy responded immediately, "This is

with a

Fiancée?

heart skipped a beat. Was this

scrutinized Susan on the screen. With her delicate features and soft contours, she did bear

her cool, she responded as naturally as possible, "Hello,

say more, Casper abruptly grabbed her phone. He stayed

around, his face

voice tinged

l.ne

was video-calling his mother. Was it

deal? Just a casual chat," Susan was taken aback, not understanding why Casper was so angry. "I didn't say anything wrong.