His Destructive, Toxic Love novel Chapter 495

"Honestly, I don't even know why I've held on for this long—maybe she was right all along."

He seemed to make some sort of decision, finally letting out a long sigh.

Love was never a one-way street.

In the past, she had followed him for ten thousand steps without him ever looking back. Now, he had chased her for ninety-nine thousand nine hundred and ninety-nine steps, yet she wouldn't take one more towards him. Just as she said, their personalities simply weren't meant to mesh. Their youthful encounter had been bright and moving, like a brilliant fireworks display. But after the beautiful explosion, what's left but ash and chaos?

Love isn't eternal. Cherishing that fleeting moment of beauty is worth something, at least.

Casper had never felt as dejected as he did now. Seeing him like this, Dillon couldn't help but softly suggest, "Mr. Casper, why don't you have a proper talk with Ms. Eliza? I can arrange a meeting for you."

Casper remained silent.

Holding his phone, Dillon left the room. Before he dialed Eliza's number, he paused, thinking it might be better to speak in person.

When he saw Eliza, she was surprised. "What... How come... Are you here in Oak Falls, or have you been here all along?" she asked, full of suspicion.

Dillon didn't beat around the bush. "I've been in Oak Falls with Mr. Casper for a few days."

"Casper is in Oak Falls too?" Eliza exclaimed.

"Yes." Dillon remained courteous and respectful, "I came to arrange a meeting for Mr. Casper with you."

"Is it about getting the divorce papers? Today is Friday, the earliest would be Monday; we're too late now."

Eliza grew more agitated as she spoke, her fingertips trembling.

Dillon, seeing the woman becoming more distressed, let her calm down for a while before saying, "What Mr. Casper has done for the young master, I've seen with my own eyes. If he truly disdained him, he could have completely ignored him, not bothered at all, and certainly not planned for the young master's future. Ms. Eliza, you've really misunderstood Mr. Casper."

Eliza didn't want to hear about any plans. What she wanted was an attitude, a genuine acknowledgment. All those irrelevant excuses, what were they good for?

"Alright, Dillon, I've completely lost hope in Casper, and I don't see what there is to discuss. Let's meet on Monday."

Eliza turned to leave. Dillon quickly stepped forward, blocking her path, "Mr. Casper has truly done a lot, some things you're completely unaware of. Apart from the issue with the young master, his actions towards you..."

"Dillon." Eliza's face darkened, "Are you trying to make me feel grateful? If it weren't for Casper, would I have had to leave my home and come to Oak Falls? If it weren't for him, I wouldn't have to raise a child on my own. If not for Casper, I could have had a good life. His kindness, his efforts, they're all just to soothe his own guilt."