His Destructive, Toxic Love

"Thinking about divorcing him?"

Eliza didn't deny it. Every time Casper endangered her and her family's lives for Nova, her urge to leave him only grew stronger. "Yes."

Aaron was initially stunned but didn't say much. Being Casper's wife was a position of prestige that many only dreamt of.

Was Eliza really prepared to throw it all away?

"Are you sure about this?"

"Absolutely."

Aaron didn't press further and focused on treating her wounds. His hands were skillful and gentle as he applied the medicine and bandaged her injuries.

"If you get a fever tomorrow, make sure to go to the hospital," he reminded her.

Eliza nodded slightly. "Thank you."

"Get some rest. If you feel unwell, give me a call, and I'll come by to change your dressing again tomorrow," he said, picking up his medical kit.

Her eyes fell sadly. "Don't bother. I can't afford to pay for more house calls."

She was unemployed and low on funds. She had to save every penny counted.

Aaron felt a pang of sympathy, "I won't charge you."

"Really, Aaron, thank you, but I don't want to trouble you."

"Stay seated. I'll lock the door on my way out." Aaron gave Eliza a meaningful look before leaving.

Reaching the bottom of the stairs, his breathing became heavy. He couldn't resist calling Casper. "Do you know about Eliza's leg injury?"

Casper's voice was cold on the other end. "And how do you know about that?"

"I saw her. Her knee is badly injured and getting infected. Without proper treatment, it could become critical..."

"This isn't your concern." Casper's voice was chilling, filled with an unprecedented coldness and ruthlessness.

Aaron, puzzled, asked, "What has she done to you to treat her this way? She said she had already gone to the hospital. With such a serious injury, she should be treated there. Don't tell me you had her discharged."

"Are you feeling sorry for her?" A mocking laugh came through the phone, "Aaron, Eliza is my wife. It's not your place to care whether she lives or dies."

"Consider me nosy, then."

"It's none of your business." With that, Casper hung up.

Back at the hospital, the nurse arrived, and Casper prepared to leave.

"Casper, are you leaving?" Nova wanted him to stay, but when she saw Casper's grim expression, she spoke cautiously, "If there's work at the company, you should go."

"Call me if you need anything."

Casper's car took a detour to Eliza's apartment. The lights were still on in her window.

After he finished a cigarette, he dialed her number. "Come downstairs."Belonging © NôvelDram/a.Org.

Eliza's hand trembled slightly as she held the phone. He knew full well how badly her knee was injured, yet he still made such a request. Her heart grew colder. "If it's something important, we can talk over the phone."

"If you don't come down, don't bother talking to me about Robin's issue ever again."

With that, he hung up. If Casper were willing to discuss Robin's matter, she would meet him, even at the risk of her knee.

Eliza tried to stand, failing several times before grabbing a cane.

Half an hour later, Eliza, leaning on her cane, made her way downstairs with difficulty. Her forehead was covered in sweat, and her breathing was uneven and rapid.