His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 564

He lifted his gaze, locking eyes with her. In the depths of his eyes, a swirl of emotions flickered-hesitation, maybe, or perhaps a touch of nostalgia.

Caroline let out a soft chuckle, "What, are you scared?"

He switched off the car, pushed open the door, and climbed out. His tall frame loomed over Caroline, making her appear particularly petite.

"Someone like me, stepping into a place like this, feels a bit off, don't you think?"

"Do you always have to talk like that?" Caroline's face showed a mix of disappointment and irritation. "It's not like this is your first time here. What, do you need an apology to make it right?" "Wouldn't dare," he replied, his tone polite yet distant.

"Why do you always put up this formal front with me? It's not like I'm going to eat you," Caroline quipped as she turned and strolled to the door, punching in the code. "Come on in, have a drink with me, and unwind."

Caroline left the door slightly open for Dillon. He lingered at the threshold, torn between stepping in and staying out, a cocktail of emotions swirling inside him-hesitation, a touch of fear, and a sprinkle of nostalgia. Memories of that night, the sprawling king-sized bed, and those intimate moments danced vividly in his mind.

Taking a deep breath, he finally walked in.

slipped into a silk nightgown, its spaghetti straps both elegant and alluring, her long, slender legs catching the light

Dillon enter, she nodded toward the shoe cabinet with her

"Got it."

of men's slippers: one worn by Luke, the other brand new and still in its packaging. Feeling a mix of emotions, Dillon opted for

calls to reach Eliza's phone. She's pregnant, and I was really worried she'd stress out." Caroline pulled a plush cushion over and settled down. "I'll call

to

surprised at his quick

a glass

the engagement got called off, I thought about tossing it, but... it's really good wine. Would be a shame to waste it. Give it a

the Sullivan family to cancel the engagement

at the Sullivan

there was something between you

BUMS

us? Caroline's lips curved into a faint smile, but there was a trace of bitterness in it. She

small sip, she said, "It was just that we were the 'right' age, just a marriage without any real love, no