His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 521

Eliza couldn't really refuse, so she handed over her phone. Manuel, with the phone in his grasp, deftly found the perfect angle. "Alright, tilt your head a little, yep, give me a smile. Perfect, hold it right there." He snapped a few extra shots just to be sure. Each capture was spot-on.

It had been ages since Eliza had a proper photo taken. Even though her poses were a bit stiff, the pictures looked like they'd been shot in a professional studio. "Wow, you're really good at this. These photos are amazing," Eliza said, scrolling through the gallery with a soft "I've actually never had a girlfriend," Manuel replied coolly, flashing a slightly shy smile at her. "There was a time when I really got into photography and learned a few tricks."

glow of happiness on her face. "Have you always been the go-to photographer for your girlfriends?"

"Oh, is that so?" Eliza felt a bit awkward hearing about his lack of past relationships.

Manuel, however, appeared completely at ease. He occasionally snapped some candid shots of Eliza, capturing her in beautiful, natural moments. "I'll send you the photos tonight," he said.

Eliza nodded with a smile, "Sounds great."

"I also brought a little something for your baby." He fished out a small red box from his pocket, "It's a tiny silver bracelet for protection. It's not pricey, but I had it specially blessed, hoping you'd accept it."

Eliza was momentarily taken aback. Manuel had gone out of his way to get a protective bracelet for her child? The bracelet had a little red bell that chimed softly, a sound that was sweet but not intrusive.

and unsure how to thank him for his kindness. "Manuel, you're incredibly thoughtful. Thank

need to thank me, as long

a serene smile on her face. During dinner, she slipped away under the guise of going to the restroom and popped into a nearby health shop to get some premium supplements for Manuel's parents.

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gifts into Manuel's car. "These are for your

didn't turn down her gesture. "Then thank you from

I'm heading out now," she said,

wasn't just that she felt so at ease with Manuel; it was his thoughtfulness that resonated with her. Just like Autumn had said, he understood

being

might not be extravagant, but it

comfortably simple, which was

exactly what she wanted.

If only...

her apartment building, her mind a whirl of

door, she found

in the living