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."

he couldn't just walk away from her. Yet, for reasons he couldn't quite explain, the

card

few more reassuring words, waiting for her to calm down before

her way to a

somewhat appeased, she

Huxham Corporation," she told

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 on her hand, she was determined to have a

...

wrapped up my work for the day, even finishing the final touches on the

I answered casually, "Hello?"

held none of

interested,"

scoffed. "Are you afraid

Jessica. Her request made me reluctantly recall everything that happened before

I thought over it, I realized that fear

replied calmly, "Why would I be