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..."

alright. You might not love me now, but you will, eventually. We've got a long road ahead, and I'm patient." He was sure he

Eliza shook her head.

fell in love easily. And she'd long outgrown the age

that simple. We met at the wrong time, Manuel. We can't ignore that. Let's

she moved his warm

the balcony. Her hand slid down to rest on her slightly rounded

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

reply, just gave

shut, her body relaxed, tension melting away

about to sit down when the doorbell rang again, her heart

""Chelsea!"

a suitcase, Chelsea looked worn out "You said you were heading back to Falconridge and didn't even give me a heads-up. I went all the

back myself. Where've

went abroad for a bit." She dropped her suitcase and hugged Eliza tight, a hint

been alright." She had grown used to a quiet

met him a few times and thought he seemed nice enough, but didn't know him well. "Is he