His Destructive, Toxic Love

He's getting engaged today, so he must be swamped, right?

Why does he have the time to return her call?

After calming herself, she answered the phone, "Hello?"

"I'm free anytime, just let me know what works for you," his voice was clear and bright, showing no sign of impatience.

Eliza, still worried about disturbing him, quickly said, "How about tomorrow afternoon? The coffee shop below your office." "That works."

"Great."

After hanging up, Eliza's heart was still pounding.

Was she being thoughtless? On the day Casper was getting engaged, she had arranged to meet him tomorrow. And he agreed to meet without asking any questions.

It didn't matter.

The issue with Brock was always a thorn in her side. The child was Casper's too. She had to hear what he had to say before figuring out what to do next.

After a night filled with anxiety, the afternoon came.

Eliza arrived early at the agreed spot. On her way there, she thought about how to start the conversation with Casper regarding Brock's parentage. But it seemed nothing she planned felt right. She feared his rejection, yet also feared his acceptance. Her thoughts were as tangled as weeds by the roadside.

"Sorry, I was held up by a meeting." He was as charming as a gentle breeze, striding over and taking a seat opposite her. "Have you been waiting long?"

His demeanor was gentle, like he was meeting an old friend.

Eliza steadied her racing heart and managed a small smile, "I arrived early."

"Okay." He nodded, ordered a coffee from the waitress, and looked back at Eliza. "So, what brings you here?"

"Actually, there is something."

She didn't know how to begin. But she couldn't just leave without discussing it.

Seeing her difficulty, Casper smiled, "It's not about the divorce papers, is it?"

"No, it's not about that." She braced herself, closed her eyes, and just said it, "It's about Brock."

Casper was taken aback. He looked at her, puzzled and anxious, "What about Brock?"

"You should know... about Brock being your son."

Although they hadn't discussed it, she guessed Casper must have known But he had never shown any particular interest in Brock, leaving her unclear whether he liked his son or not. en

Casper nodded, his voice calm, "I know."

"So, now that you're engaged and about to start a new family..." Her Pa

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"What I mean is, do you plan to. acknowledge Brock? If it's difficult

for you, you can just tell me, bjust..."

Her words trailed off. She just wanted to know what Casper was thinking, so she could prepare herself for the future.

"Regardless of whether I have a family in the future, Brock is the eldest grandson of the Welton family. If you're willing, I have no reason not to acknowledge him."

Casper gave a straightforward answer.

Eliza was stunned. Was he really not considering Susan's feelings at all? That was his fiancée.This text is property of Nô/velD/rama.Org.

"Shouldn't you discuss such an important matter with your fiancée?"

"No need," he said bluntly.

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Eliza was somewhat puzzled. She swallowed, trying to explain, "Brock is growing up. Even though he's sensible, can tell he yearns for father. When he was younger, could tell him his dad was gone, if we keep saying that, he'll feel inferior."

Casper: ...

Saying he was dead, would Brock feel inferior?

As the person in question, how could he feel good about that?

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He silently fumed inside. Yet, on the outside, he remained understanding, "You have a point."