The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Steven said slowly, "I found out a lot of things today. Cody told me you didn't just divorce Casper because of the bankruptcy."

Jessica pushed Steven away and looked at him. She asked, "Why are you suddenly talking about this?"

Steven apologized and said, "I'm sorry for misunderstanding you."

But Jessica didn't mind. She said, "It's not a misunderstanding. I may have been too firm when I left you then, so it must have given you the wrong impression of

me."

"Annalise told me that if I don't treasure you now, I might regret it," Steven said, looking directly at Jessica.

He continued, "After thinking about it, I thought she was right. Starting today, I'm going to treasure every day I get to spend with you."

Upon hearing that, Jessica smiled and said, "Sure. But I've been busy with my business lately."

Steven said, "I will support you."

"Thanks," Jessica said genuinely.

spare, Jessica developed the habit of saving money. Now that she was running her own business, she quietly planned what she could

give you a set of jewelry. Why don't you pick them out yourself?"

eyes lit

of jewelry for Cody and the baby, too. Oh, I also plan to

seeing how determined Steven was, she had no choice but

"Sure."

Zachary about it.

smiled and said,

to leave. But when he got

and then we

go to their kindergarten."

wrapped her arms around

for Jessica and the baby,