His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 719

Eliza had planned on tackling the hike solo. Just as she was about to decline, he quickly chimed in, "It's always better with more company, more eyes to look out for each other. The trails here can be pretty tricky, and besides, it's not just us heading up today."

Eliza studied the guy standing in front of her. It was like he could sense what was on her mind. Offering an explanation felt a little too calculated.

She paused for a moment, "Is your girlfriend coming along?"

"She went back to Falconridge. You know, after what happened with Kate yesterday..." He figured Eliza could fill in the blanks, so he let the sentence trail

off.

No need to dig further when it was all in the open.

"So, what time are we heading out? I'm not even packed yet."

the one holding everyone back. If time was tight, she could always stroll along at her own pace. After all, this trip was meant to clear her head, not race to the top. She wasn't a

you," Gabe said, his laid- back demeanor coupled with a hint of

nodded, "Alright, sounds

in her room, she switched into some comfy hiking clothes and shoes. She wasn't exactly kitted out

an hour later, the

ready to go?" Gabe's voice

backpack and opened the door, "Yep, let's

or eight of them, fully geared up, chatting and laughing, brimming with the thrill of

from the group leader, they set off. The trail wound through breathtaking views, each twist and turn more stunning than the last. Unlike the others who were

camera in hand, every so often she'd pause

world, she didn't realize how far ahead the other hikers had gotten. The trail started getting steeper, making

and decided to take a breather. Gabe, who had gone ahead with the group, jogged back to

thought you'd gotten lost," Gabe said,