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 just for me..." she started

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

from Manuel; his intentions were crystal clear: he wanted a

she couldn't give him what

eyes were filled with conflicting emotions. "Are you saying...

replied, unwavering and

Eliza was taken aback.

one to openly express his emotions. Why now,

head around it, but

are a

and I didn't have feelings for anyone else, I might think about

raise someone else's child.

"Let's just stay friends."

she had made herself clear enough

it wasn't

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

said it

her without a

felt