The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 616 "I'm heavily pregnant, and I need someone to care for me. Can you afford to hire a nanny if I move in with you?" Jessica asked matter-of-factly. "Plus, Cody's in the best kindergarten in the city, and the tuition costs hundreds of thousands a year. Can you cover that?"

Each question hit Casper like a punch, leaving him speechless.

Jessica took a deep breath and continued, "Steven's angry now, but I know if I wait long enough, he'll calm down. Then everything will return to normal-he'll continue providing me a comfortable life."

"So you're just calling to vent?" Casper asked. "You never meant to come back to me?"

There was a long pause before Jessica finally said, "That's right."

"Fine," Casper muttered.

her time and again, only to be hurt over and over. But now, it was clear-Jessica

probably just acting out of anger. Don't let it get to you,"

throw a tantrum badly, but

I cause trouble now, he might walk away from me for good. All I can do is stay quiet, stay home, and wait. Sooner or later, he'll

sense of relief once she

make you weary?" Casper

Jessica said. "But struggling through life is draining as well.

was struck by a memory of the simplest days of her life

wanted and bought anything I desired. Our love was

always tiptoed around me to avoid upsetting me. Knowing how much you sacrificed for me is why I agreed

with sincerity. "I've long accepted that no