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."

her. Yet, for reasons he couldn't quite explain, the idea of

the card away in her

offered a few more reassuring words, waiting for her to calm down before excusing himself, citing

made her way to a nearby mall, where she shopped until her car was

somewhat appeased, she settled into the

Huxham Corporation," she

been too busy to arrange a meet-up until now, but today was her chance. With some time on her hand, she was

...

final touches on the game

I answered casually, "Hello?"

tone held none of its usual

interested,"

"Are you

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

I realized that

calmly, "Why would I