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."

walk away from her. Yet, for reasons he couldn't quite explain, the idea of spending a lifetime

the card away in

a few more reassuring words, waiting for her to calm

made her way to a nearby mall, where she

appeased, she settled into the

the Huxham Corporation," she told

been too busy to arrange a meet-up until now,

...

work for the day, even finishing the final touches on the game department's poster coloring, when I

I answered casually, "Hello?"

held none of its

interested,"

scoffed. "Are you afraid of

Her

realized that fear wasn't the right word-disgust was more

"Why would I be afraid