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."

clear her mind, not just lose herself in the routine

they reached halfway, a light rain started to fall, bringing a chill to the air and a hint of melancholy to the year's end. Without hesitation, Manuel shrugged off his coat and draped it over Eliza's shoulders. "We're nearly at the

was a comforting warmth against the

really. You should wear it;

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

his way of keeping her from giving

en

keep up, and they reached the summit just as the rain

roof, Eliza watched the smoke rise defiantly through the rain, her heart a mix of

to mind

Manuel quietly reminded

back to the present and nodded,

Master Henry, leaving Manuel outside. What was said between her and the Master?

option. All he hoped for was that

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