His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 530

"Yeah, I've caught wind of some troubling stuff and got worried about you..." His eyes were full of concern, and he gave a slight, tense smile. "But you seem to be doing alright."

"Those who are gone are gone, and the rest of us have to keep on living," she said, trying to smile but not quite managing it.

Manuel nodded, his voice gentle, "If there's ever anything you need, just say the word. I'm here to help."

"Thanks."

Michael had been sneaking a listen from the kitchen. Once Manuel wrapped up his polite goodbyes and left, Michael emerged.

"This guy's got a crush on you, huh?"

Eliza shrugged it off, "Just a blind date."

"A blind date?"

No way, she actually went on blind dates? When did that happen?

"Before I decided to give it another shot with Casper," she clarified.

with such enthusiasm that he nearly bounced her off. "This guy seems like quite the catch. Meeting

being a stepdad, maybe it's worth thinking

"Yeah, right."

fancy her, the idea of him stepping in to help raise her two kids seemed far-fetched. With all his

he might be up

someone else into this, I might as well..." Eliza let her eyes land playfully on Michael, "...drag you

An uncle? That's hardly a burden. Just a couple of

eyes,

said,

from Manuel. It was full of encouraging words, carefully chosen and as polite as could be. She typed

weeks before getting ready to head back to France. Right

hesitated, "I have

about that. This is from

card into her hand, holding

When you're ready, talk

dad. He's young and needs time to understand.

sure you're taking care of yourself, alright?"

suddenly felt a lump in

together. Michael was the carefree type, always goofing around, but e when it counted, he never let anyone