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.

for his kindness. "Manuel, you're incredibly thoughtful. Thank you, from both

thank me, as long as you

face. During dinner, she slipped away under the guise of going to the restroom and popped into a nearby

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are for your parents. They're all sorts of supplements that are great for the elderly. Please

the message loud and clear. He didn't turn

do. I'm heading out now," she

her car disappear down the road before he got back into his own. Eliza felt a sense of contentment. It wasn't just that she felt so at ease with

being with

might not

comfortably simple, which was

exactly what she wanted.

If only...

he... they probably weren't meant to be. She drove back to her apartment building, her mind a whirl of thoughts. Carrying her bag, she

door, she found

in the living room,