His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 549

"Manuel..." Eliza stared at him, caught off guard by his sudden kindness, leaving her a bit flustered. "...all these things..."

"Let me in first; this stuff is really heavy," he said with a warm smile.

"Oh, of course, come on in." Eliza quickly stepped aside, holding the door open wider for Manuel. "Why did you... buy so much for me?" "You need these things. You're pretty far along now, and it's hard for you to get around. I want to help out where I can."

As a friend, his actions were top-notch-thoughtful and kind.

But Manuel wasn't like Juan.

His feelings were complex and subtle, making her feel both comforted and overwhelmed.

"Manuel, have a seat. We can sort through everything later." Eliza poured him a glass of water.

Manuel nodded, took the glass, and sat down. "I've come to Falconridge and plan to stay for a while. I want to be here to look after you."

Something stirred deep in Eliza's heart.

What did he mean by that?

got work; it's not necessary just for me..." she started to say, trying to

take care of you, and I hope to do it well. To be honest, I really want us to

from Manuel; his intentions were crystal

she couldn't give him what he

emotions. "Are you saying... you

replied,

Eliza was taken aback.

openly express his emotions. Why now, out of the blue, would he bring this

it, but

you really are

I'm not just saying that. You genuinely are. If it were just Brock, my little one, and I didn't have feelings for anyone else, I

don't want to marry you only to have you raise someone else's child. That wouldn't be fair to you, Manuel. You're truly special, and you deserve someone equally special, not someone like

"Let's just stay friends."

made herself clear enough to make Manuel

wasn't the

be 'someone else's'? Their father has passed,

it

without a good

Eliza just felt it