His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 531

Eliza waved goodbye to Juan at the airport, turning away with a heavy heart. She nearly bumped into someone as she turned around.

"Oh, sorry!" She quickly apologized, her cheeks flushing with embarrassment. As she looked up, she found herself staring into a pair of familiar eyes. "Manuel? What are you doing here? Off on a work trip?" "Not at all." He reached out instinctively, steadying her with a gentle touch. "I came here just to see you."

Just to see her?

Eliza blinked, her brow furrowed in confusion. "Is everything okay?"

"I heard you've been feeling a bit down lately, so I thought I'd invite you for a hike." Manuel's voice held a hint of worry, fearing she might say no. He quickly added, "I figured you might want to have a chat with Master Henry." Eliza's mind was indeed a whirlwind of thoughts. Master Henry, a wise soul, had once offered her guidance three years ago, and his compassion and insight had left a lasting impact.

With that memory in mind, she nodded internally. "Right now?"

"Yep, we've got time." His lips curled into a gentle smile.

Eliza gave a small nod, "Sure, why not."

mind, not just lose

of melancholy to the year's end. Without hesitation,

was a comforting warmth against the

at him, a bit reluctant. "I'm okay, really. You should wear it;

to return his coat, but he gently stopped her. "Cold's no big deal

it was his way of keeping her from giving the coat back, as he widened

en

to keep up, and they reached the summit just

Serenity Hall was alive with incense smoke. Standing under the roof, Eliza watched the smoke rise defiantly through the rain, her heart a mix of emotions. It was like each wisp held conversations

to mind

Manuel quietly reminded her, his voice

pulled herself back to the

outside. What was said between

was about moving forward. Staying stuck wasn't an option. All he hoped for

continued its