His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 707

Chapter 707

The man chuckled, shaking his head with amusement. It was smart for girls to stay on their toes these days. He didn't think she was wrong to be cautious.

Chelsea had booked Eliza a room with a balcony that overlooked the lake. Even as nature seemed to be shedding its layers in this season, there were still ducks gliding peacefully across the water. It felt like the only place where someone could truly clear their mind.

That afternoon, Eliza bundled up in her thick down jacket, planning to relax by the lake for a bit. As she reached the elevator, she spotted the man who'd helped her with her luggage the day before.

"Heading out?" he greeted her warmly.

"Yes," she replied, offering a polite but distant smile.

"I didn't get a chance to introduce myself yesterday. I'm Gabe."

Eliza simply nodded with a light "Oh."

to be waiting for her to introduce herself, but she didn't bite. "Do I look like a bad guy?" he asked, clearly entertained by the situation. "Not at all," she said, momentarily caught off guard by his question. Gabe looked at her,

"Eliza," she replied.

"From Falconridge?"

did you know?" she

demeanor." As the elevator doors slid open, he

a bit taken aback by the

he asked, his enthusiasm making her a bit

times. I come whenever

to keep the conversation going. Small talk with a stranger wasn't her forte. When the elevator reached

her scarf and hue

her as she walked away, hands in his pockets. After a moment, he

toward the lake, enjoying the solitude. This time of year, tourists were scarce. Occasionally, she saw couples, cuddling and tossing stones

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