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.

and over. But now, it was clear-Jessica didn't

of anger. Don't

tantrum badly, but I can't.

now, he might walk away from me for good. All I can do is stay

relief

doesn't this make you

"But struggling through life is

by a memory of the simplest days of her life before

"Back then, I lived however I wanted and bought anything I desired. Our love was

Knowing how much you sacrificed for me is why I

sincerity. "I've long accepted that no one else will