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.

him, instinctively stepping back

His tall frame naturally cast her in his shadow, but his expression wasn't as serious as usual; it seemed to carry a hint of a smile. "Afraid I'll blow up? Get jealous? Say something you'll find unpleasant?" Eliza met

smile in his eyes was genuine or just a

mad over

know whether to laugh or

she was

a husband who doesn't

tone was earnest and

his words a bit

should head back. Driving for hours must've

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

Eliza: ...

call him out, so she pulled out her phone,

into her pocket.

sparkled

Casper's antics all too

have

a touch of vulnerability and plea in his voice, "I just want to spend more time with you, is

tender note; he really knew how to

Eliza relented.