His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 508

"Relationships between men and women don't have to be one-dimensional; we can definitely be great friends. If you ever need help, I'm here for you." "Thank you," she replied, unsure of what else to say.

Manuel took the rejection gracefully, without any hint of awkwardness.

He got up, smiling as he said goodbye, "You must be exhausted. I'll head out now. Let's grab a meal sometime soon, and feel free to invite the baby's father." "Alright."

She walked him out, watching as he left, a sigh slipping from her lips.

As she turned to go back upstairs, she noticed Casper standing by the car.

He... hadn't left yet?

She paused, looking at him, "Why are you still here?"

"I saw him go upstairs," he replied, flicking a half-smoked cigarette to the ground and gently crushing it underfoot.

Eliza frowned slightly, "So what?"

Deep down, she hoped Casper wouldn't get jealous over nothing.

That would only snuff out the little spark they had just started to rekindle. If things soured, all their talk about starting fresh would become meaningless.

at him, instinctively stepping back as

serious as usual; it seemed

if the smile in his eyes was genuine

don't get mad over nothing,

know whether to laugh

she was complimenting

I'll keep working on being a husband who doesn't lose his cool over small stuff-someone who's reasonable

was

words a bit sarcastic, but chose not to

Driving for hours must've worn

hands are kind of numb, can't drive anymore. If push comes to shove, I'll just crash in the car tonight."

Eliza: ...

be bothered to call him out, so she pulled out

back into her pocket. "Or, you could

eyes sparkled with

knew Casper's antics all too

could have

plea in his voice, "I just want to spend more time

voice had a tender note; he really

Eliza relented.