The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 767

With a softened gaze, Jessica said, "When you used to be around and doted on him, he loved it. He thought you were the best father in the world."

Suddenly, Steven felt guilty-he was a bad husband, but he was also a bad father.

He muttered, "But I didn't treat him well."

After she heard that, Jessica thought it was a good time for Steven to spend time with Cody. She said, "He doesn't think so. Why don't you ask him yourself?"

Steven thought that was a good idea—after all, a child would know another child better.

At that, he nodded and said, "That would be a great help."

"Alright."

Jessica got up and carefully walked to Cody's bedroom. As Steven sat in place, he felt restless.

She knocked on the door and said, "Cody, Daddy's here!"

Cody froze. He turned to look at Jessica-Cody had

said, "Daddy, you haven't visited in so long. When I saw

for words when he saw how pitiful Cody seemed. He couldn't bear to tell Cody that he was here for

asked, "Yeah, did you

"Yes! Every day, I'd wish for

to promise Cody anything, but he

tonight and

to look at Jessica, who immediately

hearing that,

added, "It's getting late. You

was acting odd, and he wondered if Steven kad asked to see him just to send him to bed again. But since Steven had already said so,

se

the door, Jessica sat beside Steven and asked, "Why didn't you ask

couldn't bring myself

since Steven realized he hadn't

that if he