His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 519

He didn't answer her at first. So, she gently tapped his arm and asked softly, "Casper, are you alright?"

This time, he finally stirred. Slowly opening his eyes, which were usually so deep and clear, now looked foggy. He took her hand from his arm, brought it to his face, and nuzzled it gently, leaning against her. His head rested on her chest, his breath heavy with the smell of

alcohol.

"I'm sorry, I just can't drink anymore," he mumbled as soon as he spoke.

Eliza felt a tug at her heart, a slight pang. "If you can't drink, then don't overdo it. Your health is what matters."

"I had to drink, just a bit more. I needed Dr. Peels to agree to treat Robin. I had no choice," he muttered.

But she caught every word, loud and clear. A feeling of heartache started spreading inside her...

Once they got home, Casper headed straight for the bathroom. He made sure to close all the doors, worried that the noise of him being sick would disturb Eliza's rest. But how could she not hear it?

whip up some hangover soup,

Eliza had put in, Casper's face was visibly apologetic. "You really don't have to take care of me. I'll

soup. It'll help you feel a bit better," she said, glancing at the clock. It was already past

his responsibilities. "Don't worry,

worried look before heading back to her room. Casper obediently took the

soup she made.

still throbbed, and his stomach churned. Even

up on the sofa

Though he wasn't fully recovered, he

away. Autumn came over, gave her shoulder a little nudge, and teased, "Eliza, what's on your mind? Surely not

what's up?" Eliza replied with an awkward

without classes, pulled up a chair and sat across from Eliza, starting a casual chat. "Manuel's been abroad for a while. He called me today, saying he's coming back and has some gifts for me.

touch. He hadn't even posted about his trip on social media, so how could

staying friends, but given the circumstances, that

and