Chapter 712 Eliza and Casper slipped into their outfits and stepped out, hand in hand, ready to face the day. Eliza had a hunch she might run into Gabe, but seeing Allysha and Kate was a curveball she hadn't expected.
"What are they doing here?" Eliza whispered to Casper, her eyebrows knitting together in confusion. "Do you think Kate sniffed you out like a bloodhound?" "Not my doing," Casper shrugged, clearly wanting nothing to do with Kate's . He pulled Eliza closer, turning his gaze away as if to distance himself from any suspicion.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtEliza had originally been excited about a boat ride, but seeing familiar faces she wasn't fond of among the crowd waiting to board, her enthusiasm waned. As she was about to suggest a change of plans to Casper, Gabe appeared.
"Eliza, fancy seeing you here," Gabe greeted, a touch surprised, but keeping it cordial. His eyes quickly flicked to Casper. "And who might this be?" "I'm her husband, Casper," he replied, his voice carrying a cool confidence that left no room for doubt.
Gabe blinked in mild surprise but kept his friendly demeanor. "Oh, her husband. Well, would you both like to join us?" Casper stayed silent, and Eliza shot a glance at Allysha and Kate, who were watching them with more interest than she'd like.
"Mr. Gabe, maybe you should spend stwith your girlfriend," Eliza suggested politely. "My husband and I are going to skip the boating for now and explore the area a bit." Gabe followed her gaze to Allysha, who looked less than welcoming. "Alright then, enjoy your walk. There'll be smaller boats available later, perfect for two." "Sounds good." Eliza nodded, entwining her fingers with Casper's, "Let's go, honey." They left the lakeside behind, heading down a path leading to a nearby deer park. As they walked, Casper couldn't stop grinning like a kid who'd heard the best joke.
"What's up with you?" Eliza laughed, puzzled. "You're grinning like a Cheshire cat. Care to share?" He squeezed her hand affectionately, eyes brimming with warmth. "You called'honey'. It made my day." "Did I really?" Eliza asked, not quite remembering.
"Absolutely," Casper assured her. "It sounded so sweet, it's music to my ears. I'd love to hear it every day." Eliza bit her lip, a soft smile playing on her face. Men can be so easy to please sometimes. "Alright, let's go check out those deer." The deer in the park roamed freely, their gentle nature making them easy to approach. The scene was right out of a storybook.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏm"Casper, if we ever have a daughter, I think we should call her..." "Daisy!" he jumped in enthusiastically.
Eliza chuckled, shaking her head, "I was thinking Fawn, so she can be as happy as these deer. With you as her dad, she'd have a pretty joyful life. At least... no one would dare mess with her." Casper paused. Was that a compliment or a subtle jab? Regardless, he pulled her into a warm embrace, shielding her from the biting winter air. "So, when are you planning on givingthis daughter?"
"Depends on you," she teased, a twinkle of seriousness in her eyes. "Behave well, and maybe soon. If not, you'll have to look elsewhere." He rested his chin on her shoulder, nuzzling close, "I only want to have kids with you, no one else. I'll be on my best behavior, promise." She smiled, her heart softening.
A little way off, Allysha and Kate watched them together.
"Maybe we should leave it alone. They look pretty solid, and Casper's not someone to mess with. Push too far, and you're asking for trouble" Allysha advised, thin met of
the business contract with Welton International still pending Crassing Casper wouldn't be wise not if it meant risking a deal.