Chapter 659

Fiona was left completely rattled by Zach's slap, and his words only added to her fear. She didn't want to stick around any longer, nor did she want her son to be shipped off abroad. So, she reluctantly agreed to Zach's demands.

"I'll... think of something."

"Once it's done, you can take your little one and get as far away as possible. And stop dreaming about marrying Casper-that's a fantasy that'll get you nowhere. He'll make sure you're gone without a trace if you keep it up."

Halfway to their destination, Zach unceremoniously dumped Fiona by the roadside and drove off without a backward glance.

...

Meanwhile, at the hospital, Casper's injuries were almost fully tended to, and he was comfortably sprawled on the bed, enjoying Eliza's gentle care. Sunlight streamed through the window, casting a warm glow on his slightly pale but undeniably handsome face.

"The doctor did say to go easy on the sweets. They're not great for healing," Eliza murmured softly, holding a silver spoon. She carefully scooped up a piece of glistening peach from a can and brought it to Casper's lips.

Casper's mouth quirked into a playful grin. "This canned peach doesn't quite match up to the ones from David's place."

Eliza paused, her smile dimming slightly as she set the can aside. He hadn't forgotten.

He'd had Dillon get her a whole box of canned peaches, yet he didn't bring that up

now.

you should

grasped her delicate wrist,

again, gently offering him

eagerly, savoring the peach slice. "There's nothing

"Just eat, chatterbox."

Eliza's hand, chatting away, looking as happy as ever. His injuries

ma'am," Dillon cleared his throat

to sense they needed a private word, so she got up, saying, "I'll give Brian a call. She mentioned there's

"Alright."

out, Dillon leaned in to inform Casper

was surprised; it

pulled some strings, from

Casper chuckled. "Figures."

had always doted on Zach. No way he'd sit back while

heard he had

wasn't a secret

a grand party for the child's

all the big names

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