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

was hard to discern if the smile in his eyes was genuine

you really don't get mad

to laugh or bow in

she was

husband who doesn't lose his cool over small stuff-someone who's reasonable

was earnest

a bit sarcastic,

Driving for hours must've worn you

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

Eliza: ...

out, so she pulled out her

phone and tucked it back into her pocket. "Or, you could let me stay over tonight, and I'll be out at

eyes sparkled

knew Casper's antics all too

have flatly

in his voice, "I just want to spend more time with you, is that

had a tender note; he really

Eliza relented.