His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 618

Casper turned and quickly slipped out of the hospital room.

Inside, the air felt thick and heavy. The woman, clutching her child's tiny hand, backed into a corner like a scared deer, each step exposing her anxiety and fear. The little boy, trembling, clung to her, his big eyes wide with terror.

Audrey, exuding a chill resolve, slowly approached the trembling mother and child. Her gaze was sharp and penetrating, her voice carried an undeniable authority, "What's your name?"

"Uh, ma'am, I'm Fiona. I went to college with Casper. We've met before," Fiona's voice was barely above a whisper, laced with fear.

Audrey didn't recognize the name. This woman was a stranger to her.

"Ms. Song, it'd be best if you left for now. The Welton family has a lot on our plate today, and we can't accommodate you," Audrey's tone brooked no argument.

"Oh, okay, sure, ma'am."

Fiona never dared to look Audrey in the eye. She took the boy's hand and hurried out as if fleeing.

all her worries and grievances. "Don't fret, I'll handle this. If Casper's causing trouble, he

Eliza felt grateful for having such an understanding mother-in-law.

ran into Casper returning. She pulled him aside,

illegitimate child." He struggled to

Rory?

Audrey's mind. Rory was Casper's best friend from college, someone Casper had spoken of often. They were like

passed away years ago?

this have to do with

went to Myanmar for business, we ran into some local trouble. He saved my life..." Casper's eyes glistened as he recalled the harrowing memory, "... If he hadn't

There was

of impulse promised him that if she agreed, I'd marry her for him. But Fiona was heartbroken and left Falconridge soon after. I thought... it would just fade from

Fiona to resurface after all these years. And

and came back seeking help. But he was married now, with

had saved his

wish. Now with Dylan being a match