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..."

will, eventually. We've got a long road ahead, and I'm patient."

Eliza shook her head.

like that. She wasn't someone who fell in love easily. And

at the wrong time, Manuel.

touch, she moved his warm

stood up and walked over to the balcony. Her hand slid down to rest

I got that formula from Australia, especially for moms-to-be. Make sure you drink it; it's good for the baby." He got up, leaving as gently as a whisper, "I'll head out now and come by another

reply, just gave him a

clicked shut, her body relaxed, tension

down when the doorbell rang again, her heart jumping. Peeking through the peephole, she sighed with relief.

""Chelsea!"

suitcase, Chelsea looked worn out "You said you were heading back to Falconridge and didn't even give me

just got back myself. Where've you

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

been alright." She had grown

saw Manuel as I was coming up." Chelsea had met him a few times and thought he seemed nice enough, but