His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 542

"Casper..."

Casper was as stubborn as a mule, and no one could change his mind.

Caroline stepped out of his room and sank into the living room sofa, her emotions all over the place. Dillon handed her a steaming cup of coffee and whispered, "Try not to get into it with Mr. Casper, he's already in a tough spot." "I wasn't arguing with him," Caroline replied, taking a sip. "I just want him to face life head-on and take care of his injuries."

She knew his stubborn streak all too well. He'd act like he didn't care about Eliza, but deep down, she was sure he was dying to see her. Otherwise, why would he show up at the award ceremony? "Dillon, what exactly did the doctors say about his condition?"

"Well, Mr. Casper's healing up decently. The fracture's pretty bad, but it missed the vital spots. It'll mend with time. But those burns... they're gonna need a lot of surgery, at least three years' worth." Three years. And that's if he actually goes through with it. Otherwise, it's just wishful thinking.

"But he... he doesn't even want to start treatment." Caroline's voice was tinged with worry.

every trick in the book to convince him, but

is Eliza. She's the reason he'd consider getting better." But right now, that seemed

wrap my head around it.

he wanted to spare Eliza from being dragged down, shouldn't he have asked her what she wanted? Why

bit of strength to plan for Eliza and their son's future. The doctors weren't optimistic, said even survived, he'd be a shell of his former self. But then, against all odds, Mr. Casper clawed his way back to

decision. But with his burns and

sister. You know how proud he is. That crash broke him, piece by piece. Until his heart mends, it's best not to bring Eliza

the rim of her coffee cup as she stared into the

serious gaze. "How long are

shrugged. "Depends on how Casper's doing. I'm

expecting. "If she is pregnant, as the months go by, it'll get harder for her to manage.