The Reclaimed Rose (Annalise and Steven)

Chapter 791

But now, Casper's confidence was shaken. Jessica had found her own strengths

and could make her own money. She didn't need his or Steven's wealth anymore.

A wave of panic hit Casper. If that was true, how was he supposed to hold onto

her? Grasping at straws, he brought up their child.

"Have you considered that the baby you're carrying is mine? What's going to

happen to you and the baby once I'm gone?" he asked.

"I'll raise our child with Steven," Jessica said.

These days, love didn't mean much to her. If anything, life had only gotten better

without it.

Casper stressed every word as he asked, "What happens if Steven finds out the

baby isn't his? How are you going to handle it if you end up alone?"

He was desperate, as if this was the only way he could prove that he still

mattered.

"That's why I'm asking you not to tell him. No one will ever know as long as you

keep quiet," Jessica said.

said nothing. Jessica added, "And even if he does find out one day,

won't change anything."

stopped feeling like she needed

I can make my own money,

no need for you

your parents have been reaching

with the

"As their son, you'll

But Casper, there's nothing you can do

be better off going back. At

like a sledgehammer. Tears slipped down

Jessica, his eyes full of

whole time—about her

in her words, he could feel just

when they got divorced. It was his

so strong. She didn't count

his chest, but he couldn't find the words to respond.

could do was put on a tough front and say,

gone over

her head more than she

count, convinced she'd stay

calm when

there was still

ache in her chest.

all, Casper was a man

How

was the