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 as he moved

are you afraid of?" 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

if the smile in his eyes was genuine

don't get mad

to laugh or

she was complimenting

being a husband who doesn't lose his

was earnest and

words a bit

Driving for

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 phone, "I'll

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

sparkled with

Casper's antics all too

have flatly

added, with a touch of vulnerability and plea in

note; he really knew

Eliza relented.