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.

hurt over and over. But now, it was clear-Jessica didn't need his forgiveness. She'd be fine with or without

Don't let it get to you," he

want to throw a tantrum badly, but I can't. He's in love with Annalise. All

can do is stay quiet, stay home, and wait. Sooner or later, he'll cool off and keep caring for me and the

relief once she

doesn't this make

Jessica said. "But struggling through life

of the simplest days of her life before

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

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

that no