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.

if he does find out one day,

won't change anything."

she needed a man

make my own

need for you to

reaching out

with the company

stayed calm as she continued, "As their son, you'll keep worrying about

stay here. But Casper, there's nothing you can do for them from

At least then, you'd still

hit Casper like a sledgehammer. Tears slipped

at Jessica, his eyes

this whole time—about her journey, struggles, how

could feel just how much

been pretty naive when they got divorced.

so strong. She

in his chest, but he couldn't

was put on a tough front and say, "Don't regret

had gone

head more

count, convinced she'd stay

calm when it

But there was still

ache in her chest.

was

loved once. How could she

when this was