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?

to. You've got work; it's not necessary

of you, and I hope to do it well.

expected such straightforwardness from Manuel; his intentions were crystal clear: he

couldn't give him

eyes were filled with conflicting emotions. "Are you saying... you want... to marry

replied, unwavering and

Eliza was taken aback.

express his emotions. Why now, out

couldn't wrap her head around it, but it didn't

are

saying that. You genuinely are. If it were just Brock, my little one, and I

another one on the way, and I don't want to marry you only to have you raise someone else's child. That wouldn't

"Let's just stay friends."

had made herself clear enough to

it wasn't the

be 'someone else's'? Their father has passed, and I can

it so

without

just felt it wasn't