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.

like quite the catch. Meeting someone like him on

"If this guy's cool with being a

"Yeah, right."

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

he might be up for it,

this, I might as well..." Eliza let her eyes

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

just rolled her eyes, "Forget I said

Michael said, heading to

of encouraging words, carefully chosen and as

France. Right before he left, he handed her a bank card. "It's not much, just

hesitated, "I have

not about that. This is from

the card into her hand, holding it firmly.

you're ready, talk

He's young and needs time to

of yourself,

a lump in her

goofing around, but e when it counted, he never