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.

stepping back as

as usual; it seemed to carry a hint of a smile. "Afraid I'll blow up? Get jealous?

in his eyes

mad over nothing, I'd say

didn't know whether to

way, she

a husband who doesn't lose his

tone was earnest and

words a bit sarcastic, but chose

for hours must've worn you

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

Eliza: ...

him out, so she pulled out her phone, "I'll

need for that." He took her phone and tucked it back into her pocket. "Or, you could let me stay over tonight, and I'll be

eyes sparkled with

antics

could have flatly

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

really knew how to tug at

Eliza relented.