The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 515

Even if someone were already taken and had made it clear to Jessica that he wasn't interested, she'd still make advances. Casper forced a bitter smile. Ironically, he was always the one who made the first move in his relationship with Jessica.

He took a deep breath and sent a message. "Do you know why I haven't been with anyone else?"

"Oh?" Jessica's response came instantly.

"I'm surrounded by all sorts of women-smart, pure, stunning, delicate. But even after meeting so many, I've never felt the urge to fall in love, not even with you." Casper typed out his words carefully. Jessica felt a sharp pain in her chest as she read the message. What was it that Annalise had that she didn't?

Casper continued, "But when I'm with Anna, I feel like spending my life with her would bring me happiness."

Every word he typed was infused with his deep affection for Annalise.

Jessica quickly understood that asking more questions wouldn't get her anywhere. She turned off her phone and stopped texting Zane.

up. The ones with any real potential

her advantage, but Rowena had turned

tearing her apart. She seethed with rage and exhaled

They weren't the right people to take revenge on, but there was

was just a clueless five-year-old. If Chloe took out her frustration on him, he'd have no choice but to accept it. That idea

her to Zachary's place and arrived right

there, Zachary!"

at her. "Do you need something,

Chloe retorted, her voice dripping with sarcasm. "You're still in kindergarten, yet you're already

could tell she was trying to start something, but he couldn't care less. She had burned all her bridges with him, and

door

you, Zachary? Now

in a normal way, I'm all for it. But have you taken a look at yourself? You're

I'm the one starting trouble?" Chloe shot back, her