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.

such enthusiasm that he nearly bounced her off. "This guy seems like quite the catch. Meeting someone like him on a blind date? You've got some serious luck." "Lucky, but not in the ways that count," she

this guy's cool with being

"Yeah, right."

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

up

than dragging someone else into this, I might as well..." Eliza let her eyes land playfully

uncle? That's hardly a burden. Just a couple of kids." He puffed his chest out, "Piece

her eyes, "Forget I

eat," Michael said, heading

words, carefully chosen and as polite as could be. She typed back a quick thank you and left it at

France. Right before

"I have

about that. This

pressed the card into her hand, holding it firmly. "Try to

you're ready, talk

He's young and needs time

you're taking care of yourself,

suddenly felt a lump in

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