NovelEnglishChapter 511 Autumn had seen it all before, so she knew exactly what was on the line with these kinds of relationships.
After giving Casper a thorough once-over, she gently pulled Eliza aside and whispered, "Sure, he's got the looks of a gentleman, but there's something about him that screams trouble. Feels like he could be the type who might get aggressive. I think Manuel is a much safer bet, don't you?" Unfazed by Eliza's subtle discomfort, Autumn pressed on, "So what's his deal? Is he divorced, widowed, or still single? He seems like he's in his thirties, right? Who set you up with him? Have you done your homework on his character and reputation? Eliza, you've already been through one rough marriage; you have to be extra careful this time. A pretty face doesn't always mean a good heart." Eliza mustered a small, slightly awkward smile, feeling a bit cornered.
"We're still figuring things out, Autumn. Whether it goes anywhere is still up in the air," Eliza tried to brush off the subject.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtBut Autumn was relentless, holding onto Eliza's arm, "Getting to know him is fine, but I genuinely think Manuel is a better match for you. He's got a great temperament, and his parents are both teachers really understanding folks. You should seriously think about it." Eliza was at a loss for words.
Autumn's intentions were good, and Eliza listened politely.
"Alright, as long as you know what you're doing. Just give Manuel a shot. It's all about comparing options," Autumn said, shooting a disapproving look at Casper. "Sure, he's tall and strong, but we're not living in the olden days where brawn was everything. Eliza, you really need to weigh your options carefully." "Don't worry, Autumn, I've got this," Eliza reassured her.
Finally, after wrapping up the conversation with Autumn, Eliza approached Casper, feeling relieved, "You should head back, and maybe stop bringinglunch. I can just grab something at the cafeteria." "Okay." "Worried about folks getting the wrong idea about us?" He'd caught every word Autumn said. "If you're uncomfortable, you can just tell people I'm a friend." Eliza paused, surprised. Was that really how she felt? "I just meant saying you're a friend to avoid unnecessary questions," she explained.
Casper saw it differently; to him, it felt like he wasn't worthy enough to be more than a friend in her eyes. "Alright then, take care and eat well. I'll be going," he said, his face showing a mix of displeasure and hurt. Eliza felt a pang of guilt watching him walk away. After a moment, she called out, "Casper, I didn't mean it like that." "Okay." Once Casper left the school, he headed straight to the busiest bar in Oak Falls.
During the day, the place was a haven for men looking to drown their worries in booze, be it heartache, work troubles, or other burdens.
Casper was one of them.
He settled into a corner on the second floor, knocking back shots of red wine and whiskey, trying to numb his emotions.
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A woman, wearing way too much perfume, cup and plopped down on his lap, wrapping her arms around his neck, "Hey handsome, here alone? I am too. Mind if join you for a drink?" Casper, a bit tipsy and irritated, glanced at her with disdain, "Who are you? Get off."
"I'm Amy. What's your name? We could get to know each other mon need to be so cold," she clung to his En neck not planning on leaving AQUMS Meanwhile, in another corner of the bar, a camera lens was aimed at the entangled duo.
The shutter clicked rapidly, capturing the scene, and behind the camera was a face grinning with malicious yas a satisfaction. Casper was getting more and more annoyed by the woman's persistence.
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