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.

be hurt over and over. But

anger. Don't let it get to you," he

understood Casper was trying to comfort her. "I want to throw a tantrum badly, but I

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 cool off and keep caring for me and

of relief

this make

through life is draining

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

and bought anything I desired. Our love was real. You adored and spoiled me,

upsetting me. Knowing how much you sacrificed for me is why I agreed to

sincerity. "I've long accepted that no