The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 188

Jessica looked up at Steven, her tearful eyes fixed on him. Her right hand instinctively rested on her stomach.

"Steven, think about it. It seems you don't really love me or this all that much. Maybe I should just get rid of the baby," she said, her tone laced with a sob.

Steven felt a surge of irritation, though he concealed it with a comforting smile.

"Why would you think that?"

He held her hand, resisting the discomfort that physical closeness with her brought.

"Jessica, I'm a straightforward person. I'm not used to saying how I feel. I care about you and the baby in my own way. So, stop worrying and just focus on resting at home."

Steven then took out a card and handed it to her. "If you want something, go ahead and buy it."

Jessica's eyes widened in surprise, glistening with emotion. "Is this really mine?"

"Yes."

and with a child on the way, Steven knew he couldn't just walk away from her. Yet, for reasons he couldn't quite explain, the idea of

the card away

reassuring words, waiting for her to calm down before excusing himself,

of heading home, she made her way to a nearby mall, where

somewhat appeased, she settled into the

Huxham Corporation," she

Steven and Annalise's divorce, Jessica had been eager to see Annalise. She had been too busy to arrange a meet-up until now, but today was her chance. With some time

...

even finishing the final touches on the game

I answered casually, "Hello?"

of its

interested,"

you afraid

I hadn't had any contact with Jessica. Her request made me reluctantly recall everything

over it, I realized that fear wasn't the right

"Why would I be afraid