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?

really don't have to. You've got work; it's not necessary just for me..." she started

finish, Manuel's soft voice cut in, "I want to take care of you, and I

such straightforwardness from Manuel; his intentions were crystal clear: he wanted a future with

give him

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

replied, unwavering

Eliza was taken aback.

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

her head around it, but it didn't change her

really are

one, and I didn't have feelings for

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

"Let's just stay friends."

herself clear enough

frankly, it wasn't the wisest

smiled gently, "How could your children ever be 'someone else's'? Their father has passed, and I can step into that

said it so

her without a good

Eliza just felt