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 now, it was clear-Jessica didn't

out of anger. Don't let

trying to comfort her. "I want to throw a tantrum badly, but I can't. He's in love with Annalise.

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

relief once she was

doesn't this make you weary?" Casper

does," Jessica said. "But struggling through

a memory of the simplest days of her life before the Gibsons had

and added, "Back then, I lived however I wanted and bought anything I desired. Our love was real. You adored and spoiled me, never pressuring me to do anything I didn't

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

that no one else will treat me the