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

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

but I can't. He's in love with Annalise. All

from me for good. All I can do is stay

sense of relief once she was

make

said. "But struggling through

simplest days of

wanted and bought anything I desired. Our love was

around me to avoid upsetting me. Knowing how much you sacrificed for me

long accepted that no one else