His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 533

"After Casper passed away, his family was quick to call off the engagement," Caroline sighed, trying hard to keep a brave face.

"Seriously? They're still acting like this? That's just too much," Eliza said, wrapping Caroline in a comforting hug. "Not marrying you is their loss. We don't need folks like that in our lives." "I'm okay," Caroline shrugged.

This marriage was more of a convenience for both families. The Sullivan family had money and clout in Falconridge, and that's what they were after with the Weltons. Caroline just needed Luke to be obedient. She knew a marriage like that wouldn't have lasted long anyway.

Dillon had handled all the preparations for the funeral. After a small ceremony and burning what needed to go, it was a final goodbye to Casper's life.

Back from the cemetery, everyone sat in the living room, the silence heavy in the air.

Dillon took a call and stepped outside.

"Sis," Eliza said, glancing at Caroline, "do you think Casper's spirit might come back to visit? Mind if I crash here tonight?"

a slight nod. "Stay if you want. You

to meddle in Eliza's business anymore. The more she got involved, the more misunderstandings it brought. Better

time, she'd wanted

sorry for saying

before. I was way too emotional and not thinking straight," Eliza said, her voice softening. Caroline had always been patient with her.

who ever stood up

the accident. Even without it, the marriage would have ended with his passing. It seemed pointless, and it's hard not to overthink it.

expression softened too. It wasn't about holding a grudge, just words said in the heat of the moment that stung a

behind us

"This card was Casper's. Since we're divorced,

the money as he did. It was one of the ways

for you, you should keep it. Mom wouldn't take it," Caroline said, leaving the card with Eliza. She'd have to find another time to pass it to Audrey