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.

"And even if he does find out one

won't change anything."

feeling like she needed a man in her

"Now that I can make

So there's no need for you to

your parents have been reaching out

wrong with the company

she continued, "As their son, you'll

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

At least

Casper like a sledgehammer. Tears slipped

his eyes full

been talking this whole time—about her

words, he could feel just

pretty naive when they got divorced. It was his

strong. She didn't

pain in his chest, but

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

gone over

head more than she

count, convinced she'd stay

when

But there was still

ache in her chest.

all, Casper was a man

loved once. How could she

was the end