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

his shadow, but his expression wasn't as serious as usual; it

smile in

you really don't get mad over nothing, I'd say

whether to

way, she

for the praise, ma'am. I'll keep working on being a husband

tone was earnest and

his words a bit sarcastic, but chose not

head back. Driving for hours

of numb, can't drive anymore. If push comes

Eliza: ...

him out, so she pulled out her phone,

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

sparkled

Casper's antics all too

could have

with a touch of vulnerability and plea in his voice, "I

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

Eliza relented.