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

having such an understanding mother-in-law.

and ran into Casper returning. She pulled him aside,

other woman, and definitely no illegitimate child." He struggled to find the words

Rory?

from college, someone Casper had

Rory passed away years ago?

this have to

some local trouble. He saved my life..." Casper's eyes glistened

was taken aback. There was more

and continued: "Before Rory died, he asked me to look after Fiona. In a moment 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

Fiona to resurface after all these years. And certainly hadn't anticipated

her child alone and came back seeking help. But he was married now, with a family of his

Rory had saved his

wish. Now with Dylan being