The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 21

Chapter

21

"It's because Cody told him that Jessica would become his mom if he came to me."

Yeah, that sounded like what that little rascal would do. I didn't seem surprised and uttered, "Oh."

Casper stood up. "Do you know what this equipment is for? It's to record us. Once I send this to Steven tomorrow, he'll watch it and finally move on from you." With that, he arrived before me. I observed his demeanor and quickly pieced the information in my mind with the scene before me.

I thought of a solution almost instantly. Without breaking eye contact, I said, "So, you and Jessica are already divorced, yet you still take instructions from her." Casper shoved me, propelling me to fall backward against the hard bed, and lay atop me.

A man born with a silver spoon like him would never lose his pride, even in his downfall.

I had no choice but to bet on my assumption. As such, I sped up my words. "Casper, your family has always nurtured you' in line. I believe that even with the bankruptcy, you can rise from the ashes sooner or later."

and looked at me, suddenly freezing while inches

seemed my bet was

her, what do you think awaits you? Are you really going to waste your whole life for this woman?" Casper removed himself from

from Jessica, but she promised

reckless. In a moment of impulse, he agreed

I really return to where I

he heir

that I was out of the woods. I forcefully maintained a smile and my friendliness. "As long as

long while, he

I was honest. "Yes."

that, but I would repay Steven for

"He'll regret losing you one

saw Jessica handing Steven a medical report. The only report she

the baby's father? I

day. That way, I could see the look on his face when Steven found