His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 550

In a flash, her mind cleared up. She tried to pull her hand away, but it was stuck fast. Manuel's intense gaze pinned her in place.

"No, Manuel, I mean, with everything going on, I can't start something new. It's just not possible..."

Words stumbled out, not quite making sense, but she hoped he got the gist.

"We're just not right for each other; there's no point in you wasting your time."

"I'm willing," he said, looking deep into her eyes, hoping to win her over with his sincerity. "I have no complaints, and I can take care of us. As long as we truly love each other, Eliza, we can make it work. The rest doesn't matter."

A flicker of doubt crossed Eliza's mind. Love? But they didn't love each other.

They were just... compatible. Or at least, they had been.

"I..." She wanted to tell him she didn't feel that deeply for him, but the words wouldn't come without hurting him. "...Manuel, I..."

you will, eventually. We've got a long road ahead, and I'm patient." He was sure he could

Eliza shook her head.

wasn't someone who fell in love easily. And she'd long outgrown the age of being swept away

We met at the wrong time,

touch, she moved his warm hand

over to the balcony. Her hand slid

this subtle gesture. He watched for a moment, then blinked, pushing back his emotions, and said, "Let's both take some more time to think about it. I got that formula from Australia, especially for moms-to-be. Make sure you drink

just gave

the door clicked shut, her body relaxed,

the doorbell rang again, her heart jumping. Peeking through the peephole, she sighed with relief. It wasn't

""Chelsea!"

were heading back to Falconridge and didn't even give me a heads-up. I went all the way

back

her suitcase and hugged Eliza tight, a hint of sadness in her voice, "Juan filled me in. Has

alright." She had grown used

met him a few times and thought he seemed nice enough, but