His Destructive, Toxic Love (Jasper and Eliza)

Chapter 740

Afraid that if he let go, she'd vanish into thin air.

"Just being alive is all that matters."

"Casper, have you seen my phone? I bet everyone at work is losing their minds."

So many people had been affected. Friends and family alike were probably worried sick. There was still a mountain of things to sort out.

"Your phone's likely busted. I asked Dillon to grab you a new one."

Once the new phone was in hand, Eliza switched over her number. As soon as she powered it up, messages poured in like a tidal wave, one after another. Some were from colleagues, others from business partners, and there were plenty of concerned notes from Gabe too. She figured everyone must've caught the news.

Clutching her phone, Eliza calmly tackled everything that had happened. Surviving this ordeal made the meaning of life shine even brighter for her.

Finally, she called Gabe back. His first words, much like Casper's, were filled with shock and relief, "You're alive? Thank goodness, that's amazing."

"Just lucky, I guess." Given how many hadn't made it, she wasn't about to boast, "The accident came out of nowhere, left everyone scrambling."

other end. His breathing slowly steadied, "Just knowing you're alive is enough. I've been trying to reach

company at all. His

are closed, no need for you

foot stayed firm on the

tiredly leaning back in her chair and

bed. "Don't worry about a thing. I'll have Dillon help you handle the aftermath. What you need most right now is to rest, to

tenderness was something else

out and looped her arms around his neck, "Stay with me, will

"Of course."

head on his chest, feeling a peace she'd never known. His large hand softly stroked her hair,

I had really died, how long would you wait before marrying someone

think of it as a joke. He hadn't planned

you had died, I'd hold on to our memories and take care of

e.

believed him. At least, for now,

"Casper, I'm tired."

then, I'm