He wanted to calm her down, but she wasn’t interested in hearing him out. Eliza glared at him like he was the villain of her story, her eyes red with anger. "Casper, if you don't unlock this car right now, I swear I'll die in here. Do you believe me?"
She pulled out an eyebrow razor from her bag and pressed it against her wrist, ready to make good on her threat if he uttered another word.
Casper couldn’t stand by and watch her hurt herself. "Alright, I’ll unlock the door, but please, put the razor away first."
"Open it now," she demanded, tears threatening to spill from her eyes, her hatred for him palpable.
"Okay, okay, I’m unlocking it," he said quickly, recognizing her volatile state and not daring to push her further. "Let's not talk about our issues right now, just get out of the car."
He unlocked the doors, and Eliza stumbled as she opened the passenger door.
"Careful," he cautioned, his voice laced with concern as he rushed to open the driver’s side and help her.
But her eyes were distant, almost like she didn’t know him anymore, and she backed away, eventually turning and running until she vanished from his sight.
Casper took a deep breath, knowing he had to deal with Fiona next. Any more delays and his marriage could be over. He picked a weekday and headed to Welton Estate.
Fiona and Dylan had been staying there for a month now. He’d already sorted out Dylan’s school, and now it was time to find them a permanent place to live. He’d bought a house close to the school, a spacious 200-square-meter home ready to move into.
When he handed the deed to Fiona, her name clearly printed on it, she tossed it aside like it was a hot potato.
“What, you don’t like it?” he asked, bending down to pick it up and dusting it off. “No worries, if you prefer somewhere else, I can find another place for you.”
“Are you trying to get rid of me?” Fiona’s voice trembled with emotion, her eyes betraying her upset.
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