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?

don't have to. You've got work; it's not necessary just

cut in, "I want to take care of you, and I hope to

his intentions were crystal

she couldn't give him what

up, her eyes were filled with conflicting emotions. "Are you saying... you want... to

Manuel replied, unwavering and

Eliza was taken aback.

her mind, Manuel was a quiet, reserved person, not one to openly express his emotions.

head around it, but it didn't change

you really are a great

just Brock, my little one, and I didn't have feelings

I've got 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 be fair to you, Manuel. You're truly special, and you

"Let's just stay friends."

herself clear

wasn't the

Manuel just smiled gently, "How could your children ever be 'someone else's'? Their father has passed, and I can step into that role, love them. Wouldn't that be good for

said it

without a

just felt it