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.

gazed at him, instinctively stepping back as

his shadow, but his expression wasn't as serious as usual; it seemed to carry a hint of

the smile in his eyes was genuine or just a

mad over nothing, I'd

didn't know whether to laugh or bow

way, she was complimenting

being a husband

tone was

words a bit sarcastic,

Driving for hours must've worn you

are kind of numb, can't drive anymore. If push comes to shove, I'll

Eliza: ...

to call him out, so she pulled out

her pocket.

sparkled with

knew Casper's antics all too

have flatly

speak, Casper added, with a touch of vulnerability and plea in his voice, "I just want

a tender note; he really knew how to tug at her

Eliza relented.