The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 579

The phone rang. Steven reached for the phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was Jessica.

With his eyes shut, Steven asked weakly, "Do you need something from me?"

"Of course. You're not doing too well lately, aren't you? You're the father of my child. I just wanted to know how you're doing. Are you okay?" Jessica asked.

Steven answered half-heartedly, "I'm okay."

Jessica had been thinking about everything that had happened between her and Steven. Before that, Jessica believed that Steven actually loved Annalise. But after thinking back, Jessica realized Steven's change was too sudden.

When Steven was still married to Annalise, he would work during the day and take Zachary to Jessica's house after work. They would stay at Jessica's house until the late hours of the night. Even after he got home, he would call Jessica and spend a long time talking over the phone.

But everything changed after he divorced Annalise.

reluctant to spend any time with Annalise, suddenly

had fallen for Annalise. She wondered if Steven had loved Annalise since the beginning yet was unaware

had cheated on Annalise so unapologetically because he believed that Annalise would tolerate anything he did. However, Jessica didn't dare

caressing her belly, Jessica asked,

answered emotionlessly, "A

don't like men who drink," Jessica said in

tone, Steven asked, "What does that have to do with me? Jessica, I'm willing to give you money because you are

Jessica looked at her belly. She was not bearing Steven's

feelings for her,

giving her any money if found out that

belong to him.

learning the truth. Though her mind raced for a solution, she continued to

Jessica had

"I will still see you as a friend,