The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Casper's father, Gary Gibson, demanded, "We called you to ask where Casper is."

Beside him, Casper's mother-Julia Glynn-warned, "I suggest you tell us before we make you."

A humorless chuckle escaped Jessica. She never expected them to stoop so low as to threaten her. "When Casper and I were still married, all you ever did was pick on me. I brushed off your condescending remarks and put up with your abuse because of Casper.

"When you preferred another woman as your daughter-in-law and forced me and Casper to get a divorce, I did as you asked. I've done everything you told me to."

She finally understood why it was so important for women to be self-sufficient. How else would they ever grow a backbone if they didn't have a penny to their name? At least she wouldn't have to back down from anyone or anything now.

"Neither of you have anything to do with me now. What made you think you could boss me around or that I'd be civil with you?" she countered venomously.

you want

what prompted such a ridiculous idea, but what I can tell you is that I am not interested in

other than having to think of ways

added, "The only reason you're asking for Casper's whereabouts is because you want to set him up with

thing is, it's been ages since Casper and I divorced, and you haven't succeeded in this

down to us because we're broke, but I bet you'd take a very different tone with us if

out his lie. "You only told the world

words stumped them. The former asked, "You knew the truth, yet you agreed to get a

Casper. I assume you still remember what I said on the day Caspe and I finalized the divorce. I made it clear that I wanted nothing to do with the both of you or Casper, and I'd appreciate it if you leave

"If I'm guessing correctly, you reached out to Cody initially to learn about Casper's whereabouts,

Gary and