The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 541

Steven replied absentmindedly, "Maybe."

Jessica frowned. "What's wrong? You don't sound like yourself. Did something happen?"

Steven said honestly, "Yeah. I've been seeing a therapist recently. And then, it hit me every step I've taken, from being with Annalise until now, has been a mistake."

His voice cracked with pain. "Jessica, why am I so stupid? How could I let it get this far before realizing it?"

Jessica froze, an uneasy feeling creeping over her. His voice carried a raw vulnerability. "Why are you saying this all of a sudden?"

Steven was feeling devastated, but he had no one to confide in. If Jessica hadn't called, he wasn't sure how long he could have kept it together.

Tears streamed down his cheek as he choked, "When someone makes a mistake, they should first fix it, apologize, and make amends.

you to provoke her? All that's going to do is push her even further away." Steven wiped his tears with his

about everything, I realize just how much I've messed

pressed further. "So, are you planning to make it up

"Yeah. I need to try to be good to her. Don't worry about the money I've

spend it however you

heart sank at

capture Zane's attention, Steven was her only financial lifeline. If he ignored Jessica, her life would take

You're not going to take care of the

At least she'd claimed the

baby. I'll cover your living expenses and child support,"

hear. Otherwise, I really wouldn't know how the baby and I could survive." "The child is my flesh and blood. I'll make

"Thank you."

been her trump card. It had been a clever move to use the child asza means to tether